Amherst
- Suburb of Springfield, MA
Suburb
Amherst
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Suburb of Springfield, MA
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 73 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade unavailable
- Commutegrade A+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$358,700
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,376
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault101.9national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape89.1national 40.7
- Robbery2.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary73.9national 500.1
- Theft247national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft10.2national 284
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Working in Amherst
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$56,905
National
$69,021Top Private Schools Near Amherst
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Amherst Reviews
Rating 4.08 out of 5 73 reviews
Cute town, diverse but to many mentally ill running the show. I'm very liberal, OK with legalizing consensual prostitution, fireworks, 2nd amendment rights, free the nipples, run naked, don't care until the drugs are put in then the maniacs follow right along with it, then the criminals. Lots of public & behind the wheel marijuana, crack, pills and meth use! If your into substance use and getting tattooed from your face to your feet, while siding with lunatics on political subjects with zero knowledge & just going by what you hear in the media, this town is for you! Scary part, many are supposed to be highly educated individuals, yet, will discriminate on anyone they are told to by the media no questions asked.
I was very surprised. I've lived in 8 cities in 8 states and Amherst is both the most liberal and the most intolerant of any that I've lived in. Great ideals with a focus on social justice and racial equity but too many who seem willing to sacrifice progress because it isn't perfection. Lots of loud voices that are willing to attack just about anyone and anything that doesn't believe exactly what they believe. This is well laid out in a report that was just done on why the region keeps losing talented educational professionals. Otherwise, the setting is bucolic and beautiful and it's easy to get anywhere from Boston to New York. Great historical and cultural attractions in neighboring towns. This town is hard to rate since it has a lot going for it other than the community's culture.
Amherst is a friendly and welcoming town. The town center is the best part because of all the shops and fun activities you can do there. Also, the Hampshire mall is a fun place were people can do movies, take their pets, and roller skate!