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Amherst Neighborhood Profile (change location)

Quick Glance

Population: 1,763
Population Growth: -21.8%
Population Density: 		353
Median Age: 45 years
Median Income: $36,902
Cost of Living Index: 		86

Weather
Today: Fair
85°F / 60°F
January Avg Temp: 25°F
July Avg Temp: 87°F
Sunny Days: 215
Precipitation Days: 90
Rainfall (inches): 43
Snowfall (inches): 6

Amherst Demographics

Amherst Jobs and Politics

Unemployment Rate: 4.1%
Recent Job Growth: 2.9%
Future Job Growth: -18.3%
Democrat: 38.3%
Republican: 61.1%
Independent (others): 0.5%

Amherst Housing Statistics

Median Home Age: 35 years
Median Home Value: $162,800

Amherst Education Statistics

School Expenditures: 		$4,705
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13
Students/Librarian: 279
Students/Counselor: 336
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