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Living in Amherst

Amherst is an affluent town in southern Hillsborough County, known for its well-preserved village center of Federal and Colonial-era homes surrounding a traditional town common. The town has intentionally limited commercial development to preserve its rural, historic character. Amherst's schools consistently rank among the state's best, drawing families willing to pay a premium for the town's combination of top-tier education and open, rural land. The town has no traditional retail center, with most shopping done in nearby Nashua or Milford. Large-lot single-family homes dominate the housing stock, and the town's zoning has kept density low even as surrounding communities have grown. Amherst attracts affluent families and executives commuting to Nashua, Manchester, or Boston.