Amherst
- Suburb of Manchester, NH
Suburb
Amherst
- grade AOverall Grade
- Suburb of Manchester, NH
- Rating 4.33 out of 5 43 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Jobsgrade A
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade C
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$354,200
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,246
National
$1,062Area Feel
Rural
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Amherst Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault0national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape17.6national 40.7
- Robbery8.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary105.8national 500.1
- Theft837.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft8.8national 284
Residents
Working in Amherst
Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$138,994
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Amherst
- grade A
Souhegan Cooperative High School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 164 reviews
- grade A
Amherst Middle School
- Rating 4.83 out of 5 12 reviews
- grade B+
Clark-Wilkins Elementary School
- Rating 4.67 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade B
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
- Rating 1 out of 5 1 review
- grade B
Merrimack High School
- Rating 3.53 out of 5 253 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Amherst
- grade A
Bishop Guertin High School
- Rating 3.97 out of 5 262 reviews
- grade A
High Mowing School
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 18 reviews
- grade B+
Mount Zion Christian Schools
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 19 reviews
- grade B
South Merrimack Christian Academy
- Rating 3.61 out of 5 33 reviews
- grade A
World Academy
- Rating 4.71 out of 5 7 reviews
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Amherst Reviews
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I love it here! The community is very inclusive and holds many events to welcome citizens and non-citizens. I wish we had any diversity at all, but we have mostly white citizens. In our school systems, we are very inclusive of LGBTQ+ individuals and celebrate them through clubs and activities. In all, Amherst is a highly community-based town with beautiful seasons and walk-able streets.
Extremely safe, suburban, wealthy neighborhood - primarily families & retirees. Public schools are well funded and very good. No real nightlife to speak of and definitely more family-oriented.
Amherst is a quiet little town that provides a wonderful historical town, a great education system for families, and is one of the safest places to live since the police and fire department are always on the lookout!