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Amherst, WI
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Population: 1,015
Home Price: $169,900
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Overview
Amherst is a small town in the state of Wisconsin with a population of 1,015. 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:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(F) Poor
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
20.3 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Amherst, WI
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Amherst
Wisconsin
United States
Per Capita Income
$30,529
$34,008
$32,693
Median Household Income
$51,902
$64,144
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
3.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Amherst
Wisconsin
United States
Median Age
40.3
42.9
42.3
Gender
Amherst
Wisconsin
United States
Male
52.3%
50.1%
49.8%
Female
47.7%
49.9%
50.2%
Race
Amherst
Wisconsin
United States
White
97.9%
90.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.4%
1.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.7%
2.7%
2.7%
Asian
0.5%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.2%
1.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.3%
3.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Amherst
Wisconsin
United States
Median Home Price
$169,900
$166,852
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$552
$665
$801
Family Households
46.3%
46.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
21.9%
21.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
66.7%
72.6%
72.9%
Renters
33.3%
27.4%
27.1%
Education
Amherst
Wisconsin
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.3%
5.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.6%
28.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.2%
21.4%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
20.1%
11.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
19.2%
15.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
Amherst
Wisconsin
United States
Mathematics
46.0%
44.5%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
47.0%
43.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Amherst
Wisconsin
United States
Murder
NA
1.6
3.0
Rape
NA
32.3
38.0
Robbery
NA
12.3
40.7
Assault
NA
93.5
188.5
Property Crime
Amherst
Wisconsin
United States
Burglary
NA
116.6
336.1
Theft
NA
1151.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
62.6
167.1
Arson
NA
2.2
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Amherst, WI
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beef
beer
roast beef
craft beer
dairy
happy hour
taproom
delicious
coffees
beerlots
cheese
grocery
pizza
cafe
meal
tasty
wine bar
pork
bread pudding
ice cream
craft beer explorer
baseball
softball
nfl
basketball
football
soccer
teams
youth sports
video games
wrestling
flag football
golf
hockey
coaching
nba
cycling
announcer
bowling
tennis
craft
photography
art gallery
nature
jewelry
visual
museum
comic
fashion
craft beer explorer
junk
hobbie
video games
camping
autos
photography
pod casts
cycling
computers
pokmon
youtuber
memes
hunting
fishing
books
corporate
marketing
digital media
award winning
sports
promotions
producer
photography
tv
podcasts
commentary
communications
arts
fashion
summer
winter
beerlots
air conditioning
lawn
sports
lodging
archery tag
camping
campground
photography
pool
nature
patio
cycling
gardens
ski
wildlife
hunting
arts
pickup
shop local
packaged
butcher shop
local shops
gas station
auto parts
black friday
cart
grocery store
retailer
marketplace
self checkout
grocery stores
grocery
cafe
retailers
pre order
carts
wine bar
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