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Amherst
City in New York, United States
Overview
Amherst, New York, is a welcoming suburban town bordering Buffalo, celebrated for its excellent schools, diverse dining, and attractive parks. Despite its small population centers, Amherst features historic villages, a strong sense of community, and convenient access to regional attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
201
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.98°, -78.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,276
Local Cost
$1,498
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.7°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-24.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
947 mm
Internet Speed
215 Mbps
Upload
136 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
1
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
284.0
Airport
BUF
Distance
7 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 8 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 78/100.
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