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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 · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. 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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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