Here's what it costs to live in Amherst Town, Massachusetts, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,671 per month, while the typical home is valued around $484,900. Households earn a median of $66,968 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$66,968
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,671
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$484,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,382
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,580
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,004
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,504
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
38,182
Latest estimate
Median Age
21.4 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
57
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,966
Per month
Avg Home Value
$436,850
Census ACS
January Avg
27°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.6
fair
Hospitals
91
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.8%
What is the cost of living index for Amherst Town?
The cost of living index for Amherst Town is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Amherst Town?
The median gross rent in Amherst Town is $1,671 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Amherst Town?
The median household income in Amherst Town is $66,968 per year.
What is the median home value in Amherst Town?
The median home value in Amherst Town is $484,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Amherst Town?
Air quality data for Amherst Town is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Amherst Town?
Tax data for Massachusetts is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
