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South Amherst, Massachusetts

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Population in 2010: 4,994.
Population change since 2000: -0.9%
Males: 2,459  (49.2%)
Females: 2,535  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

25.0 years
Massachusetts median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 01002.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $79,461 (it was $44,628 in 2000)
South Amherst:

$79,461
MA:

$94,488

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,975 (it was $17,191 in 2000)

South Amherst CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $378,657 (it was $145,700 in 2000)
South Amherst:

$378,657
MA:

$534,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $406,762; detached houses: $418,541; townhouses or other attached units: $363,334; in 2-unit structures: $269,911; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $561,325; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $236,751; mobile homes: $362,036

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,832.

March 2022 cost of living index in South Amherst: 109.2 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.5%
(12.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.4% for Black residents, 0.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in South Amherst, MA (2022)
    • 2,80153.5%White alone
    • 1,01719.4%Two or more races
    • 79015.1%Asian alone
    • 58011.1%Hispanic
    • 5009.5%Black alone
    • 70.1%Other race alone

Races in South Amherst detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: African (15.0%), Cape Verdean (7.8%), Irish (6.1%), European (4.6%), American (4.3%), English (3.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 231 feet

Land area: 4.24 square miles.

Population density: 1,177 people per square mile   (low).

South Amherst, Massachusetts map

1,187 residents are foreign born (10.8% Asia, 9.7% Africa).

This place:

22.8%
Massachusetts:

100.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $7,490 (2.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $6,415 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chicopee, MA (12.2 miles , pop. 54,653).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (73.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (124.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Amherst, MA (1.6 miles ),
Hadley, MA (1.7 miles ),
Amherst Center, MA (1.7 miles ),
North Amherst, MA (2.1 miles ),
Hatfield, MA (2.2 miles ),
Granby, MA (2.4 miles ),
Pelham, MA (2.4 miles ),
Northampton, MA (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.34 N, Longitude: 72.52 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -806 (-15.5%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 573 (22.0%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 413

Distribution of median household income in South Amherst, MA in 2022
Distribution of house value in South Amherst, MA in 2022
South Amherst satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Massachusetts:

3.5%
Most common industries in South Amherst, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (44.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.6%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.4%)
  • Health care (3.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (2.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (40.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (2.8%)
  • Construction (2.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (48.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.2%)
  • Health care (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (2.8%)
Most common occupations in South Amherst, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (8.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.3%)
  • Computer specialists (4.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (13.8%)
  • Computer specialists (6.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Media and communications workers (3.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (3.0%)

Average climate in South Amherst, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

South Amherst, Massachusetts average temperatures South Amherst, Massachusetts average precipitation South Amherst, Massachusetts humidity South Amherst, Massachusetts wind speed South Amherst, Massachusetts snowfall South Amherst, Massachusetts sunshine South Amherst, Massachusetts clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 74.4. This is about average.

City:

74.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.346. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.346
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 9.83. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.83
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.195. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.195
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.71. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.71
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

South Amherst-area historical tornado activity is above Massachusetts state average. It is 8% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.1 miles away from the South Amherst place center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 10/3/1979, a category F4 tornado 22.0 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

South Amherst-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 144.5 miles away from South Amherst center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 161.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 160.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 92.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 128.4 miles away from South Amherst center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 12.6 miles away from South Amherst center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hampshire County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Snowstorms: 5, Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzards: 2, Snows: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
South Amherst topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near South Amherst:

  • HADLEY AT ELAINE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; HADLEY, MA)
  • CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; AMHERST, MA)
  • HOSPICE OF THE FISHER HOME (Hospital, about 5 miles away; AMHERST, MA)
  • VNA AND HOSPICE OF COOLEY DICKINSON (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; NORTHAMPTON, MA)
  • HAMPSHIRE COUNTY DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; NORTHAMPTON, MA)
  • VNA OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, INC (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; NORTHAMPTON, MA)
  • SERVICENET HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; NORTHAMPTON, MA)

Amtrak stations near South Amherst:

  • 3 miles: AMHERST (RAILROAD ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 17 miles: SPRINGFIELD (66 LYMAN ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, snack bar, vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Amherst:

  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst (about 4 miles; Amherst, MA; Full-time enrollment: 26,583)
  • Smith College (about 7 miles; Northampton, MA; FT enrollment: 3,549)
  • Mount Holyoke College (about 7 miles; South Hadley, MA; FT enrollment: 2,573)
  • Holyoke Community College (about 12 miles; Holyoke, MA; FT enrollment: 4,911)
  • Western New England University (about 16 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 3,477)
  • American International College (about 16 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 2,733)
  • Springfield Technical Community College (about 17 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 4,750)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in South Amherst: Hickory RIdge Country Club (A), Lebron-Wiggins-Pran Cultural Center (B), Longsworth Art Village (C), Masters House (D), Montague Hall (E), Stiles House Admissions Building (F), Wamer House (G), Crocker Farm Elementary School Library (H), Adele Simmons Hall (I), Blair Hall (J), Bob Stiles House Museum (K), Cole Science Center (L), Crown Athletic Center (M), Dakin House (N), Dickinson Hall (O), Franklin Patterson Hall (P), Hampshire College Farm Center (Q), Harold F Johnson Library Center (R). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Plum Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hampshire County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Massachusetts:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

55.2%
Whole state:

63.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.4%
Whole state:

7.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
1,157 people in college/university student housing in 2010
3 people in residential treatment centers for adults in 2010
1,016 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) in 2000
6 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in South Amherst:

Marital status in South Amherst, MA
  • Never married: 59.4%
  • Now married: 29.0%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 2.8%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

For population 25 years and over in South Amherst:

  • High school or higher: 93.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 61.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 33.1%
  • Unemployed: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.3
Massachusetts average:

13.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - South Amherst
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South Amherst, MA (based on Hampshire County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic50,64322
Mainline Protestant8,45445
Other4,72227
Evangelical Protestant3,12822
Black Protestant291
None91,104-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 32
This county:

2.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 24
Hampshire County:

1.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Hampshire County:

1.94 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 158
Here:

10.22 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

8.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.3%
Massachusetts:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Hampshire County:

21.7%
State:

22.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Hampshire County:

12.3%
Massachusetts:

16.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.8%
Massachusetts:

50.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
South Amherst:

50.2%
Massachusetts:

48.0%

Average BMI:
South Amherst:

27.3
Massachusetts:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.5%
Massachusetts:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.2%
Massachusetts:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
South Amherst:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

26.9%
Massachusetts:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

59.5%
Massachusetts:

57.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

83.0%
Massachusetts:

79.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of South Amherst, MA Residents

Businesses in South Amherst, MA

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in South Amherst:

  • WPNI (1430 AM; 5 kW; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WHYN (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WACE (730 AM; 5 kW; CHICOPEE, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WIZZ (1520 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: P. & M. RADIO, LLC)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHMP (1400 AM; 1 kW; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WARE (1250 AM; 5 kW; WARE, MA; Owner: SUCCESS SIGNAL BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Amherst:

  • W246AM (97.1 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WFCR (88.5 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WAMH (89.3 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF AMHERST COLLEGE)
  • WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRNX (100.9 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
  • WLZX (99.3 FM; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WMUA (91.1 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WEIB (106.3 FM; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Owner: CUTTING EDGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WAAF (107.3 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WPVQ (95.3 FM; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WHAI (98.3 FM; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WCCH (103.5 FM; HOLYOKE, MA; Owner: HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WPKX (97.9 FM; ENFIELD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGAJ (91.7 FM; DEERFIELD, MA; Owner: TRUATEES OF DEERFIELD ACADEMY)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRSI (93.9 FM; TURNERS FALLS, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around South Amherst:

  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WWLP (Channel 22; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WWLP BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WGGB-TV (Channel 40; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WGGB LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WGBY-TV (Channel 57; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • W67DF (Channel 67; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$233,23010$174,49733$211,1227$57,6903$132,467
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$02$271,6451$95,4601$120,170
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$158,0802$72,6105$288,1980$01$74,130
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$94,7804$254,0451$101,5500$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$02$297,3700$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 8208.01 , 8208.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$246,0902$303,635
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$431,590
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 8208.01

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in South Amherst, MA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in South Amherst, MA - Value
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Amherst, MA
  • 42.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 26.3%Electricity
  • 15.9%Utility gas
  • 7.7%Wood
  • 5.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.1%Solar energy
  • 0.6%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South Amherst, MA
  • 54.1%Electricity
  • 19.5%Utility gas
  • 13.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.8%No fuel used
  • 3.1%Other fuel


South Amherst compared to Massachusetts state average:

  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

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