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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 an urban suburban mix 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
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      64%
    • Own
      36%
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    Amherst Center Rankings

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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

    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.