Amherst, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
39,880
Population Density
1,444
Labor Participaton
56.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
66.7%
Median Household Income
$50,203
Median Individual Income
$6,577
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$52,881

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$347,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,275
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,226
Housing Units
10,286
People who reside in Amherst live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
43%
Apt, Condo, Other
57%
Analysis

Income

Households in Amherst earn less money than the national median income, averaging 17% less per household.

Housing

Amherst has a median house price of $347,700. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Amherst is 26% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 7%

Demographics

The median age in Amherst is 21. Amherst has a population that is significantly younger than in comparison to the US median age.

Amherst ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Amherst Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 347,700 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 2,226 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,275 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 8.8% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 56% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 1,444 885 93
Personal Comparison
Amherst Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 50,203 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 6,577 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 52,881 60,923 46,881
Median Age 21.4 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 56.5% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 66.7% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Amherst, MA
1,444
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Amherst is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics