Livability Score

68
/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
Ruby Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Amherst Family Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (2) F
Nelson Park
Park
Scout Hall
Park
Amherst Fairgrounds
Park
Cate Park
Park
Meyers Lake Boat Landing
Park
Amherst Junction Park
Park
Lake Emily Park
Park
Skunk and Foster Lakes State Natural Area
Park
Shops (0) F
Tomorrow River BP
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Amherst.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Amherst is 87/100 - which is 10% lower than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime A+

Amherst crime rates are 732 per 100k, which is 57% lower than Wisconsin
Property Crime
602 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
129 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C-

The median income in Amherst is $49,792 - which is 9% lower than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$49,792 F
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A+
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health D

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 $147,200 - which is 12% lower than Wisconsin
Home Price
$147,200 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools C

The Amherst graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% B-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Amherst Elementary
Amherst Middle
High Schools (1) F
Amherst High
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Nelson Park
      Scout Hall
      Amherst Fairgrounds
      Cate Park
      Meyers Lake Boat Landing
      Amherst Junction Park
      Lake Emily Park
      Skunk and Foster Lakes State Natural Area

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Amherst? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Amherst.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Amherst? The cost of living in Amherst is 87/100 - which is 10% lower than Wisconsin.
      Amherst
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Amherst? Amherst crime rates are 732, which are 57% lower than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      732 per 100k people

      69% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 137

      69% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Amherst? The median income in Amherst is $49,792 which is 9% lower than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $49,79210% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,6491% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Amherst home prices? Amherst home prices are $147,200 - which is 12% lower than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $147,20020% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $70426% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      5% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Amherst have good schools? The Amherst graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      3% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      19% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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