Amherst

Hillsborough County•Monadnock Region•Population: 11,753

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Overview

Amherst is an affluent town with top-rated schools, historic village, and rural character.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Top schools
•Historic village
•Affluent
•Safe

✗ Cons

•Very expensive
•Exclusive
•Limited diversity
•Commute

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High

81.6°F

Winter Avg High

38°F

Annual Snowfall

47.2 in

Annual Rainfall

50.4 in

Sunny Days/Year

266

Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 • Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

52 mi

~83 min drive

Manchester

14 mi

~29 min drive

Portsmouth

59 mi

~82 min drive

Concord

30 mi

~48 min drive

Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap • Updated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$151,375

Per Capita Income

$73,143

Median Family Income

$175,112

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$482,600

Median Rent

$1,320/mo

Homeownership Rate

90.76%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

2.6%

In Labor Force

6,084

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

36.22%

Total with Degree

3,058

👥Demographics

Median Age

45.9 years

Avg Household Size

2.63 people

Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year) • Census Data Year: 2022 • Updated 7/3/2026

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