As of 2012, Amherst's population is 122,366 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.13 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Amherst is $158,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.52 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Amherst's cost of living is 0.80% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Amherst public schools spend $7,964 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 12.8 students per teacher in Amherst. --------------------The unemployment rate in Amherst is 5.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Amherst jobs have Decreased by 1.50 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 22 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
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