Best Places to Live in Amherst Center (zip 01002), Massachusetts

Mid-sized city - Southwest Massachusetts, on the Connecticut River, 6 miles north of the Connecticut border

Pros

-Nearby mountains
-Museums
-Cost of living

Cons

-Economy
-Entertainment
-Violent crime

Local Listings in 01002

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$379,000

200 W Pomeroy Ln
Bed 4 | Bath 4.0 | 3128 SqFt

$379,000

200 W Pomeroy Ln
Bed 4 | Bath 4.0 | 3128 SqFt

$260,000

228 Grantwood Dr
Bed 4 | Bath 2.0 | 1627 SqFt

$320,000

17 Coach Ln
Bed 3 | Bath 2.0 | 1140 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Springfield Metro Area

Springfield, once a major center of industrial innovation, is the state’s third-largest city and a regional health, retail and financial center. Locals are credited with development of the Springfield Rifle, the 1895 Duryea motorcar, and basketball (thanks to Dr. James Naismith, in 1891. Some credit the motorcycle to area inventors and the early Indian Manufacturing Company. At one time that area was a significant manufacturing center, but most has left the area (including most recently a forge that made Craftsman tools).

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Amherst Center (zip 01002) is 5.7% (U.S. avg. is 5.2%). Recent job growth is Positive. Amherst Center (zip 01002) jobs have increased by 0.99%. Learn More...

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Amherst Center (zip 01002)'s cost of living is 21.20% higher than the U.S. average. Learn More... or Compare Amherst Center (zip 01002)'s Cost of Living

VOTING

Hampshire county voted Democratic in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Amherst Center (zip 01002)'s population is 29,844 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.58%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Amherst Center (zip 01002) is $319,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.18%. Check out the homes in the area or Find top agents in Amherst Center (zip 01002)

SCHOOLS

Amherst Center (zip 01002) public schools spend $20,548 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 10.6 students per teacher in Amherst Center (zip 01002). Learn More...

Best Places to Live in Amherst Center Rankings

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Housing Market in Amherst Center

It's a good time to buy in Amherst Center. Home Appreciation is up 7.2% in the last 12 months. Browse Amherst Center Real Estate or Find top agents in Amherst Center

The median home price in Amherst Center is $319,900. Browse Homes in this Range.

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