Amherst, NH
1 neighborhoods · 11,814 residents · New Hampshire
A+
90/100
100
Safety Score
98
Affordability
$153K
Median Income
$481K
Median Home Value
Is Amherst, NH a Good Place to Live?
Amherst receives an overall livability grade of A+ (90/100), placing it among the better areas in New Hampshire. Safety scores A+ (100/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (98/100) with a median household income of $152,796 and median home values around $480,500.
About 63.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 2.6%. 91% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 46.
$1,361
Median Rent/mo
63.7%
College Educated
2.6%
Unemployment
91%
Owner-Occupied
46
Median Age
11,814
Population
1
Zip Codes
Hillsborough
County
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Neighborhoods in Amherst
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03031Hillsborough Co. | 90 A+ | 100 | 98 | $153K | $481K | 11,814 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.