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
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 75/100.