1 OLD JAIL HOUSE RDAMHERST, NH 03031
4
3
3,943 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Keller Williams Realty-metropolitan; Caroline Verow
MLS® #: 5104749
Amherst
Amherst
About the neighborhood
Amherst offers a serene environment with low noise levels and tranquil streets that create a peaceful community atmosphere. The area features mostly single detached homes, many constructed before the 1960s, providing a classic and well-established neighborhood setting. A high proportion of residences include four or more bedrooms, ideal for spacious living. Convenient access to nearby highways makes commuting straightforward, and parking availability is favorable throughout the community. While cycling networks are limited due to elevation changes, daily essentials like groceries and several dining options are easily reachable. The presence of primary schools nearby adds to the neighborhood’s practical appeal.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
The best method to get around in this part of the Manchester-Nashua metropolitan area is very often driving. Many properties for sale are a short car ride from the closest highway, and it is very easy to park. Getting around as a pedestrian is not very practical for house buyers in Amherst as most daily needs are impractical to carry out without a vehicle. This community is also not very bicycling-friendly because there are few bike lanes, and there are a good number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave.
Services
In Amherst, locals will usually be able to get to primary schools without the need for a vehicle. However, this community does not contain any high schools. Regarding food, it is especially easy to get to the nearest supermarket without the need for a vehicle in Amherst. A limited number of restaurants are available in this part of the Manchester-Nashua metropolitan area as well.
Character
Amherst is a fairly good community to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm ambience. Amherst is quiet overall, as the streets are generally tranquil.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.2
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly2.8
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Restaurants3.4
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries7.4
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping2.0
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes1.6
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet6.8
Few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $103,987
- Median Household Income
- $143,684
Housing Type
- 85.4% SINGLE DETACHED
- 5.2% SEMI DETACHED
- 9.3% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 85.4%
- Semi detached
- 5.2%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 9.3%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 39.9 years
- 0 to 4
- 5.4%
- 5 to 9
- 6.7%
- 10 to 14
- 1.9%
- 15 to 19
- 9.2%
- 20 to 24
- 0.9%
- 25 to 29
- 5.4%
- 30 to 34
- 8.7%
- 35 to 39
- 12.3%
- 40 to 44
- 1.4%
- 45 to 49
- 3.6%
- 50 to 54
- 4.5%
- 55 to 59
- 8.3%
- 60 to 64
- 9.7%
- 65 to 69
- 12.4%
- 70 to 74
- 5.3%
- 75 to 79
- 2.8%
- 80 to 84
- 1.4%
- 85 and over
- 0.0%
Education Level
- 0.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 28.6% HIGH SCHOOL
- 5.6% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 3.2% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 18.2% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 40.4% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 3.9% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 0.0%
- High School
- 28.6%
- Some college, no degree
- 5.6%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 3.2%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18.2%
- Master's degree
- 40.4%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 3.9%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 67.5% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 67.5%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 32.5%
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