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North Amherst, Massachusetts

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Population in 2010: 6,819.
Population change since 2000: +13.3%
Males: 3,557  (52.2%)
Females: 3,262  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

22.6 years
Massachusetts median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 01002.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,966 (it was $28,063 in 2000)
North Amherst:

$49,966
MA:

$94,488

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,499 (it was $14,336 in 2000)

North Amherst CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $497,165 (it was $191,300 in 2000)
North Amherst:

$497,165
MA:

$534,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $406,762; detached houses: $418,541; townhouses or other attached units: $363,334; in 2-unit structures: $269,911; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $561,325; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $236,751; mobile homes: $362,036

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,655.

March 2022 cost of living index in North Amherst: 112.6 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 37.2%
(45.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 10.9% for Black residents, 30.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 39.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in North Amherst, MA (2022)
    • 4,79667.7%White alone
    • 1,25217.7%Asian alone
    • 5577.9%Hispanic
    • 2363.3%Two or more races
    • 1442.0%Black alone
    • 1001.4%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 80.1%American Indian alone

Races in North Amherst detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Irish (8.2%), German (7.8%), Eastern European (7.5%), American (6.8%), Italian (5.3%), English (2.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 187 feet

Land area: 2.11 square miles.

Population density: 3,236 people per square mile   (average).

North Amherst, Massachusetts map

1,411 residents are foreign born (12.9% Asia, 3.9% Europe).

This place:

20.1%
Massachusetts:

100.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $8,646 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $8,405 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chicopee, MA (16.7 miles , pop. 54,653).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (73.4 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (128.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Amherst Center, MA (1.3 miles ),
Amherst, MA (1.5 miles ),
Sunderland, MA (2.1 miles ),
Hadley, MA (2.1 miles ),
South Amherst, MA (2.1 miles ),
Pelham, MA (2.2 miles ),
Hatfield, MA (2.2 miles ),
Leverett, MA (2.3 miles )

Latitude: 42.41 N, Longitude: 72.52 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -1,810 (-25.7%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 694 (21.6%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 413

Distribution of median household income in North Amherst, MA in 2022
Distribution of house value in North Amherst, MA in 2022
North Amherst satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Massachusetts:

3.5%
Historical population in North Amherst, MA
Historical housing units in North Amherst, MA
Most common industries in North Amherst, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (39.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
  • Social assistance (3.7%)
  • Health care (3.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (2.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (40.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.0%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.3%)
  • Construction (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (39.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.7%)
  • Health care (4.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (2.4%)
Most common occupations in North Amherst, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (11.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (13.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Computer specialists (4.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.6%)
  • Life and physical scientists (4.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
  • Engineers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (9.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.6%)
  • Cashiers (6.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.9%)

Average climate in North Amherst, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

North Amherst, Massachusetts average temperatures North Amherst, Massachusetts average precipitation North Amherst, Massachusetts humidity North Amherst, Massachusetts wind speed North Amherst, Massachusetts snowfall North Amherst, Massachusetts sunshine North Amherst, Massachusetts clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 74.4. This is about average.

City:

74.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.346. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.346
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.197. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.197
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.84. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.84
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

North Amherst-area historical tornado activity is above Massachusetts state average. It is 9% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.5 miles away from the North Amherst place center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 10/3/1979, a category F4 tornado 26.3 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

North Amherst-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 141.0 miles away from North Amherst center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 157.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 156.0 miles away from North Amherst center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 88.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 125.3 miles away from North Amherst center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 13.1 miles away from North Amherst center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hampshire County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Snowstorms: 5, Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzards: 2, Snows: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
North Amherst topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near North Amherst:

  • HOSPICE OF THE FISHER HOME (Hospital, about 1 miles away; AMHERST, MA)
  • CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; AMHERST, MA)
  • HADLEY AT ELAINE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; HADLEY, MA)
  • COZY CORNER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; SUNDERLAND, MA)
  • VNA AND HOSPICE OF COOLEY DICKINSON (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; NORTHAMPTON, MA)
  • SERVICENET HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; NORTHAMPTON, MA)
  • VNA OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, INC (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; NORTHAMPTON, MA)

Amtrak station near North Amherst:

  • 3 miles: AMHERST (RAILROAD ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North Amherst:

  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst (about 2 miles; Amherst, MA; Full-time enrollment: 26,583)
  • Smith College (about 9 miles; Northampton, MA; FT enrollment: 3,549)
  • Mount Holyoke College (about 11 miles; South Hadley, MA; FT enrollment: 2,573)
  • Holyoke Community College (about 17 miles; Holyoke, MA; FT enrollment: 4,911)
  • Western New England University (about 21 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 3,477)
  • American International College (about 21 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 2,733)
  • Springfield Technical Community College (about 21 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 4,750)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in North Amherst: McNamara Hall (A), North Amherst Library (B), Totman Hall (C), Amherst Fire Department Station 2 (D), Marks Meadow Elementary School Library Media Center (E), Brown Hall (F), Cashin Hall (G), Furcolo Hall (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in North Amherst: Immanuel Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: North Amherst Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in North Amherst: Athletic Fields North (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hampshire County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Massachusetts:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

41.0%
Whole state:

63.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.4%
Whole state:

7.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

People in group quarters in North Amherst in 2010:

  • 1,892 people in college/university student housing
  • 32 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 18 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 5 people in in-patient hospice facilities

People in group quarters in North Amherst in 2000:

  • 1,001 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 29 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 5 people in nursing homes

For population 15 years and over in North Amherst:

Marital status in North Amherst, MA
  • Never married: 69.1%
  • Now married: 26.2%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 1.7%
  • Divorced: 1.5%

For population 25 years and over in North Amherst:

  • High school or higher: 96.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 72.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 51.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.1
Massachusetts average:

13.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - North Amherst
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for North Amherst, MA (based on Hampshire County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic50,64322
Mainline Protestant8,45445
Other4,72227
Evangelical Protestant3,12822
Black Protestant291
None91,104-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 32
This county:

2.07 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Hampshire County:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 24
Hampshire County:

1.55 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Here:

1.94 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 158
Hampshire County:

10.22 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

8.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Hampshire County:

7.3%
Massachusetts:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

21.7%
Massachusetts:

22.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.3%
State:

16.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
North Amherst:

53.8%
State:

50.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

62.8%
Massachusetts:

48.0%

Average BMI:
North Amherst:

26.3
State:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
North Amherst:

17.3%
Massachusetts:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.7%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.0
Massachusetts:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

21.3%
Massachusetts:

33.4%

General health condition:
North Amherst:

66.6%
State:

57.1%

Average condition of hearing:
North Amherst:

85.5%
Massachusetts:

79.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of North Amherst, MA Residents

Businesses in North Amherst, MA

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 2

Strongest AM radio stations in North Amherst:

  • WPNI (1430 AM; 5 kW; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WIZZ (1520 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: P. & M. RADIO, LLC)
  • WHYN (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WACE (730 AM; 5 kW; CHICOPEE, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in North Amherst:

  • WMUA (91.1 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WFCR (88.5 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WAMH (89.3 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF AMHERST COLLEGE)
  • W246AM (97.1 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRNX (100.9 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
  • WLZX (99.3 FM; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WEIB (106.3 FM; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Owner: CUTTING EDGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WGAJ (91.7 FM; DEERFIELD, MA; Owner: TRUATEES OF DEERFIELD ACADEMY)
  • WHAI (98.3 FM; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WPVQ (95.3 FM; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WRSI (93.9 FM; TURNERS FALLS, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WAAF (107.3 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WYRY (104.9 FM; HINSDALE, NH; Owner: TRI-VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFEX (92.1 FM; PETERBOROUGH, NH; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LLC)

TV broadcast stations around North Amherst:

  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WWLP (Channel 22; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WWLP BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • W67DF (Channel 67; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WGGB-TV (Channel 40; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WGGB LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WGBY-TV (Channel 57; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • W35BK (Channel 35; PLAINFIELD, MA; Owner: LYDIA SYLVANE STOCKWELL)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 42.420639 Lon: -72.526194, Call Sign: WQTT638,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.687 MHz, 457.087 MHz, 457.687 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2024, Expiration Date: 04/09/2034, Certifier: John Coelho, Registrant: Cherry Hill Golf Course, 170 Chestnut St., Suite 1, Amherst, MA 01002, Phone: (413) 259-0313, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KB1WAM, Licensee ID: L01659164, Grant Date: 07/24/2021, Expiration Date: 09/01/2031, Certifier: Michael F Kotarba, Registrant: Michael F Kotarba, North Amherst, MA 01059


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED7$279,01630$224,5973$104,8404$184,882
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$83,2301$197,8900$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$184,5804$219,6150$01$209,780
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$321,8800$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$166,4601$323,9400$01$119,190
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 8203.00 , 8204.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED0$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$190,810
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 8203.00 , 8204.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in North Amherst, MA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in North Amherst, MA - Value
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in North Amherst, MA
  • 41.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 37.3%Utility gas
  • 9.8%Electricity
  • 4.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.6%Wood
  • 2.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in North Amherst, MA
  • 47.0%Electricity
  • 39.1%Utility gas
  • 9.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


North Amherst compared to Massachusetts state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

North Amherst on our top lists:

  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: educational services (population 5,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: educational services (population 5,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: life, physical, and social science occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: life, physical, and social science occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Afghanistan (population 500+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people taking a bicycle to work (population 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Western Asia (population 500+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Turkey (population 500+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities where the highest percentage of males (15+ years) which never married (with at least 1,000 males in this group)"
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