Best Places to Live in Amherst, Maine

As of 2011, Amherst's population is 215 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -6.52 percent.

The median home cost in Amherst is $130,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.52 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Amherst's cost of living is 2.30% Lower than the U.S. average.

Amherst public schools spend $9,837 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 8.5 students per teacher in Amherst.

The unemployment rate in Amherst is 18.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Amherst jobs have Increased by 1.82 percent.

Average Commute time is 37 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

Amherst's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes