Amherst

This City At A Glance

In New York

Amherst is a city in the state of New York.

Amherst is a city in New York.

Most people in the city own their home, with 71% of households being occupied by owners.

The overall risk of crime in Amherst is 85% lower than the National Average. As for weather, the average summer temperature is 70.8°F, while the average winter temperature is 24.5°F.

This area is zoned for Williamsville Central School District, which has approximately 10,042 students enrolled across 13 schools and is rated above average overall based on student test scores. To see detailed information on the schools near any individual property, look that property up by street address.

Regarding weather, the average summer temperature is 70.8°F, while the average winter temperature is 24.5°F.

Financial

Cost of living

National Average

Overall costs

0% lower than the national average

Housing costs

0% lower than the national average

Food & Beverage costs

4% higher than the national average

Transportation costs

1% higher than the national average

Apparel costs

6% lower than the national average

Entertainment costs

1% higher than the national average

Utility costs

5% higher than the national average

Healthcare costs

5% lower than the national average

Insurance costs

4% lower than the national average

Tobacco costs

12% lower than the national average

Income

The median household income in this area is

$68,178

Per year

Rent vs. Own

The percent of households occupied by renters is

28%

The percent of households occupied by owners is

71%

Tax Information

The sales tax rate in this area is

8.75%

The average annual property tax in this area is

$5,090

School

School District

This area is zoned for

WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

This school district has

schools

There are

10,042

students enrolled in this district

This school district is rated

ABOVE AVERAGE