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Amherst Center

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  • Town in Massachusetts
  • 19 reviews
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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
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Amherst Center is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 20,084. Amherst Center is in Hampshire County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Amherst Center offers residents a suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Amherst Center there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Amherst Center and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Amherst Center are highly rated.
About Amherst Center...
Population
20,084

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$327,100
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,257
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    64%
  • Own
    36%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    282.7
  • Murder
    —
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    —
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500.1
  • Theft
    —
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    2%
  • 10-17 years
    2%
  • 18-24 years
    78%
  • 25-34 years
    5%
  • 35-44 years
    2%
  • 45-54 years
    3%
  • 55-64 years
    3%
  • 65+ years
    6%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    37%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    13%

Working in Amherst Center

Jobs
C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$36,648
National
$55,322
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Amherst Center Reviews

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If I could live here again, I would say yes. I live on campus at University of Massachusetts - Amherst. The campus offers great security. There are always events and clubs that keep me busy. This area is generally very nice; there are many great restaurants/ cafes, shopping centers, and hobby stores.
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There are not many crimes in Amherst that I know of. The only crimes that I can thing of occur on campuses where alcohol and safety are a big problem. There have been instances of rape, drug related violence, and other violations, but they are very rare and are always taken care of.
Living in Amherst is wonderful most of the time. The area is beautiful and peaceful, but the universities bring in life and great events that otherwise wouldn't come. The town has a great feel and the people are highly opinionated and highly involved. I love living here, but I plan on moving to a city in the future. I'd consider moving back here to start a family.