Amherst, WI
1 neighborhoods · 3,783 residents · Wisconsin
A
84/100
89
Safety Score
84
Affordability
$74K
Median Income
$249K
Median Home Value
Is Amherst, WI a Good Place to Live?
Amherst receives an overall livability grade of A (84/100), placing it among the better areas in Wisconsin. Safety scores A (89/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (84/100) with a median household income of $73,947 and median home values around $248,800.
About 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 1.9%. 85% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 46.
$825
Median Rent/mo
28.6%
College Educated
1.9%
Unemployment
85%
Owner-Occupied
46
Median Age
3,783
Population
1
Zip Codes
Portage
County
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Neighborhoods in Amherst
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54406Portage Co. | 84 A | 89 | 84 | $74K | $249K | 3,783 |
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.