Quality of Life and Culture in Amherst, NE

Overview

Amherst is a village in the state of Nebraska with a population of 242. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Amherst has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (D) Fair
Cultural Diversity: (F) Poor
Residents: Families
School Rating: (B) Good
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 22.7 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Amherst, NE

Employment and Income	Amherst	Nebraska	United States
Per Capita Income	$25,256	$29,832	$32,693
Median Household Income	$61,667	$57,886	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	1.7%	7.0%	10.5%

Age	Amherst	Nebraska	United States
Median Age	38.5	43.6	42.3

Gender	Amherst	Nebraska	United States
Male	61.2%	51.3%	49.8%
Female	38.8%	48.7%	50.2%

Race	Amherst	Nebraska	United States
White	98.8%	92.3%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.6%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.4%	1.7%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.3%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.6%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.8%	3.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Amherst	Nebraska	United States
Median Home Price	$100,000	$97,806	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$475	$515	$801
Family Households	58.3%	58.3%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	21.9%	21.9%	26.2%
Homeowners	75.0%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	25.0%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Amherst	Nebraska	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	5.7%	5.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	29.6%	29.6%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	16.4%	23.7%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	13.2%	13.2%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	18.9%	12.9%	15.0%