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South Amherst
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
South Amherst, located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, is a small yet lively community known for its rural charm, historic homes, and scenic conservation areas. Visitors are drawn by its blend of New England heritage and access to outdoor recreation, all within a relaxed, friendly setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
1,581
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.34°, -72.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,040
Local Cost
$1,800
Local Income
$2,700
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
17 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
93 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
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 2025-12-08.
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 2026-03-22.
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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