Amherst, MA | Neighborhood Guide

Overview for Amherst, MA

41,034 people live in Amherst, where the median age is 23.5 and the average individual income is $27,369.238. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

41,034

Total Population

23.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$27,369.238

Average individual Income

Around Amherst, MA

There's plenty to do around Amherst, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

8

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

11

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Brookfield Farm, Carefree Cakery, and Amherst Pick-Me-Ups.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Brookfield Farm page on Yelp Search 24 Hulst Rd on Google Maps	Dining · $$	4.19 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Carefree Cakery page on Yelp Search 71 Cowls Rd on Google Maps	Dining	4.4 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Amherst Pick-Me-Ups page on Yelp Search 346 N Pleasant St on Google Maps	Dining	3.02 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Little Heaven page on Yelp	Dining	4.88 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the West Street Coffee and Tea page on Yelp Search 450 W St on Google Maps	Dining	3.74 miles	6 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Artressa Salon page on Yelp Search 15 Pray St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.84 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mike Suchenicz Massage page on Yelp Search 60 Old Bay Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.9 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Barber Shop page on Yelp Search 35 Montague Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.24 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Global Cuts page on Yelp Search 460 West St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.76 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cheryl Nina Salon & Day Spa page on Yelp Search 20 Gatehouse Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.61 miles	6 reviews	4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Amherst, MA

Population Households Employment

Amherst has 10,000 households, with an average household size of 4.52. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Amherst do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 41,034 people call Amherst home. The population density is 6,038.96 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

41,034

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

23.46224350538578

Median Age

48.76 / 51.24%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

10,000

Total Households

4.52

Average Household Size

$27,369.238

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

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Current Listings

From serene country estates to sophisticated city residences, our current listings showcase the best the market has to offer.Start your journey to luxury living today.

For Sale
$5,200,000

398 Scofield Mountain Road, Winchester, NH 03470
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5,120 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,850,000

151 Beacon Street # 4, Boston, MA 02116
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,023 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,200,000

Lot 6 Aisling Lane Unit: Lot 6 - The Silverton, Bedford, NH 03110
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,400 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$1,949,000

72 Settlers Court, Bedford, NH 03110
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 6,897 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,799,900

74 Settlers Court, Bedford, NH 03110
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,798 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,799,900

Lot 31-4 Jenkins Road Unit: Lot 31-4 - Saffron Classic, Bedford, NH 03110
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,800 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,700,000

7 Sundance Lane, Bow, NH 03304
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,900 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$1,695,000

Lot 7 Jenkins Road, Bedford, NH 03110
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,400 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$1,695,000

Lot 7 Jenkins Road Unit: Lot 7 - The Silverton, Bedford, NH 03110
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,400 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,650,000

Lot 8 Jenkins Road, Bedford, NH 03110
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,200 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$1,250,000

36 Olde English Road, Bedford, NH 03110
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,335 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$1,200,000

3 Sundance Lane Unit: Lot N - The Hannah, Bow, NH 03304
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,200 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,195,000

113 Bay Street, Manchester, NH 03104
- 6,345 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,195,000

113 Bay Street, Manchester, NH 03104
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5,204 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$995,000

27 Bowdoin St # 5, Boston, MA 02114
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 794 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$739,000

28 Olde Lantern Road, Bedford, NH 03110
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,333 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$735,000

42 Horne Road, Belmont, NH 03220
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,000 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$599,900

53 Hartford Brook Road, Deerfield, NH 03037
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,866 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$329,900

70 South Street, Concord, NH 03301
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,771 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract

$120,000

4 Steele Road, Hudson, NH 03051