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Ranked #5 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #9 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #15 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #171 Best Green Cities

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Population:32,808
Pop. Change:3%
State: Virginia
Metro Area:Lynchburg
County:Amherst County
City:Madison Heights, Amherst, ... 2 more
Zip Code:24572, 24521, ... 5 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Amherst County

As of 2011, Amherst County's population is 32,808 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.85 percent.

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The median home cost in Amherst County is $139,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.61 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Amherst County's cost of living is 8.80% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Amherst County public schools spend $5,106 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 12 students per teacher in Amherst County.

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The unemployment rate in Amherst County is 7.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Amherst County jobs have Increased by 1.40 percent.

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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

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 • 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




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