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Amherst
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Amherst, Massachusetts is a small New England town known for its lively college community, literary history, and picturesque rural landscapes. The presence of several colleges infuses the town with youthful energy, diverse arts, and culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
201
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.37°, -72.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,965
Local Cost
$1,970
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.4°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
-30.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1193 mm
Internet Speed
89 Mbps
Upload
99 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
1
Cafes
10
Nightlife
5
Parks
16
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
442.0
Airport
7B2
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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