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North Amherst
  • Suburb of Springfield, MA

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade unavailable
  12. Commute
    grade A+

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North Amherst is a suburb of Springfield with a population of 6,907. North Amherst is in Hampshire County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in North Amherst offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in North Amherst and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in North Amherst are highly rated.

About

About North Amherst...
Population
6,907

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$390,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,367
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    66%
  • Own
    34%
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North Amherst Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    5%
  • 10-17 years
    4%
  • 18-24 years
    55%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    5%
  • 45-54 years
    3%
  • 55-64 years
    5%
  • 65+ years
    8%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    51%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in North Amherst

Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$48,819
National
$69,021

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