Quality of Life and Culture in Amherst, TX - PlaceVista

Amherst, TX A-

Population: 1,099

Home Price: $40,000

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Overview

Amherst is a small town in the state of Texas with a population of 1,099. Amherst has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: NA
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: (F) Poor
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 18.3 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Amherst, TX

Employment and Income	Amherst	Texas	United States
Per Capita Income	$16,473	$30,264	$32,693
Median Household Income	$55,357	$64,807	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	5.5%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	19.4%	12.7%	10.5%

Age	Amherst	Texas	United States
Median Age	37.2	39.0	42.3

Gender	Amherst	Texas	United States
Male	43.5%	50.0%	49.8%
Female	56.5%	50.0%	50.2%

Race	Amherst	Texas	United States
White	81.8%	76.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	7.7%	6.3%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.4%	2.7%
Asian	2.0%	1.3%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	5.3%	2.7%
Multiracial	8.5%	10.2%	5.2%

Housing Information	Amherst	Texas	United States
Median Home Price	$40,000	$166,364	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$313	$797	$801
Family Households	44.5%	44.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	20.4%	20.4%	26.2%
Homeowners	78.1%	74.1%	72.9%
Renters	21.9%	25.9%	27.1%

Education	Amherst	Texas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	13.0%	9.8%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	47.8%	47.8%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	14.4%	22.2%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	6.0%	7.2%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	4.2%	13.8%	15.0%

Proficiency	Amherst	Texas	United States
Mathematics	32.0%	48.2%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	32.0%	45.2%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Amherst	Texas	United States
Murder	NA	2.8	3.0
Rape	NA	43.3	38.0
Robbery	NA	35.2	40.7
Assault	NA	205.7	188.5

Property Crime	Amherst	Texas	United States
Burglary	NA	359.8	336.1
Theft	NA	1390.1	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	162.4	167.1
Arson	NA	8.1	10.5

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