Best Places to Live in Amherst, Maine

Amherst, Maine is a small town with a population of just over 1,000 people. It offers a peaceful and laid back lifestyle, with beautiful outdoor scenery and plenty of outdoor activities to participate in at any time of year. The locals take pride in their community, often gathering together for various events like BBQs, parades, and farmers markets. With a strong sense of community spirit and friendly faces all around, it’s easy to feel right at home in Amherst. There are plenty of stores to shop in, restaurants to dine out at and events throughout the year that make Amherst an exciting place to live.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Amherst is 2.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Amherst jobs have increased by 0.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Amherst's cost of living is 21.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Amherst's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Amherst, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Hancock county remained strongly Democratic, 54.8% to 42.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Amherst's population is 280 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 33.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Amherst is Real Estate: $190,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 16.5%.

SCHOOLS

Amherst public schools spend $20,568 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12 students per teacher in Amherst. More Education

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Housing Market in Amherst

It's a good time to buy in Amherst. Home Appreciation is up 16.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Amherst is $190,700.

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