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Amherst, VA
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Population: 2,504
Home Price: $177,300
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Overview
Amherst is a small town in the state of Virginia with a population of 2,504. 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:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
19.4 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Amherst, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Amherst
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$31,002
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$46,316
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Amherst
Virginia
United States
Median Age
51.0
42.8
42.3
Gender
Amherst
Virginia
United States
Male
49.6%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
50.4%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Amherst
Virginia
United States
White
78.4%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
20.3%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.2%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.2%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.7%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Amherst
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$177,300
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$575
$1,085
$801
Family Households
43.2%
43.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.4%
32.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
65.3%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
34.7%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Amherst
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.7%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
37.5%
37.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.9%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
17.8%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Amherst
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
82.5%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
80.7%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Amherst
Virginia
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
45.9
36.1
38.0
Robbery
0.0
29.3
40.7
Assault
91.8
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Amherst
Virginia
United States
Burglary
137.7
194.9
336.1
Theft
504.8
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
0.0
109.6
167.1
Arson
0.0
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Amherst, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
sweet treats
handdipped
delicious
ice cream
comfort food
happy hour
meal
restaurant
chef
tasty
hot dog
pizza
burger
vegan
recipes
burgers
vegan options
fresh ingredients
fresh baked
scallops
softball
college football
video games
basketball
football
youth sports
professional wrestling
baseball
uga football
soccer
teams
wrestling
volleyball
schoolsports
athlete
coaches
dirt track racing
pro wrestling
gaming
coaching
inspired by
home decor
creative arts
cultural center
fashion
mixed media
sketches
creativity
designs
bruce timm
embroidery
nfts
animator
art historian
collection
multidisciplinary artist
drawing
portrait
commissions
sketching
video games
hot wheels
hunting
gaming
mountain biking
fulltime
books
camping
outdoors
memorabilia
fishing
vacations
gardening
toys
celebrity
local news
public relations
arts
sports
special events
fashion
professional wrestling
recreation
tv
hollywood
dining
lifestyle
winesearcher
booking
ktsm
marketing
communications
outdoor
pro wrestling
arts
summer
sports
recreation department
special events
winter
hunting
dining
ebenezer baptist church
recrea
space
mountain
lodge
facility
picnics
pet boarding
mountain biking
wildlife
beach
facilities
luxury handbags
luxury vehicles
home decor
black friday
farmers market
pharmacy
brands
free shipping
restaurant
retail
retail store
online ordering
online shopping
vendors
convenience store
goods
deals
gas stations
drive thru
designs
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