Amherst Town, NH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
11,821 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
64.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$150,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$494,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,414 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,386 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
90.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hillsborough County
3
Manchester-Nashua Metro Area
3
New Hampshire
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hillsborough County
3
Manchester-Nashua Metro Area
3
New Hampshire
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 17 22
Feb 3 12 25
Mar 4 11 33
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 4 2 39
Dec 4 12 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NH State Senate District 11, NH State House District Hillsborough 34, NH
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Schools

Clark-Wilkins School
2 miles, W • 3.7 star
Merrimack Middle School
3 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Souhegan Coop High School
4 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Nashua Community College
7 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Catholic Medical Center
10 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Joseph Hospital
10 miles, S • 2.3 star
Southern Nh Medical Center
11 miles, S • 3.2 star
Elliot Hospital
11 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Manchester Airport
9 miles, E • 1.4 star
Worcester Regional Airport
44 miles, SW • 1 star
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