Livability Score

59
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Amherst.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Amherst is 77/100 - which is 16% lower than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Amherst crime rates are 4,111 per 100k, which is 50% higher than Texas
Property Crime
3,461 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
650 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D

The median income in Amherst is $46,597 - which is 15% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$46,597
F
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
B
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Amherst home prices are $53,500 - which is 63% lower than Texas
Home Price
$53,500
F
Home Appreciation Rate
6%
B
Home Affordability
1.1x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Amherst graduation rate is 74% - which is 4% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
32%
F
High School Grad. Rates
74%
D
Elementary Schools (1) F
Amherst School
High Schools (1) F
Amherst School
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ratings N/A

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Amherst? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Amherst? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Amherst.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Amherst a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors