Amherst
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Amherst is a small, friendly town in northern Nova Scotia, noted for its historic architecture and role as a gateway to the Maritimes. The town blends quaint charm with access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Nova Scotia
Population
9,413
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
45.83°, -64.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
79
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,965
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
76
English
100
Temperature
6.0°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
-5.5°C
Record High
29.5°C
Record Low
-26.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1013 mm
Internet Speed
372 Mbps
Upload
385 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
12
Transport
52
Walk Score
52
Footways
103.0
Airport
YQM
Distance
48 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.