About Amherst County

Amherst is a county in the VA State. It has a population of 31,426 and a population density of 67, which is 29% below the national average.


Amherst County has a median home value of $236,391. The average rent of $1,300 is 38% below the national average rent. The average household income in Amherst County is $64,454 , which is 17% below the national average of household income.

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$236,391Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,300Median Rent
$1,500 National
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Amherst County's population is made up of 52% married, 29% single, 12% divorced and 8% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 43%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 23%. Homeowners make up 76% of the population in Amherst County.

31,426Population
327,000,000 National
67Population Density
  • 48% Male
  • 52% Female
44 Median Age
38 National
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The Per Capita income in Amherst County is $34,137. The Median Household Income is $64,454

$34,137Income Per Capita
$63,690 National
$64,454Median Household Income
$68,703 National
11% Poverty Rate
$10 National
4% Unemployment Rate
$4 National
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Amenities in Amherst County
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$236,391Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,300Median Rent
$1,500 National
2Average Household Size

Occupancy Type

Renters
24%
Home Owners
76%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Amherst crime index is 27 which is lower than the national average.

27
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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