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Amherst Town, Massachusetts real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Amherst Town, MA (Hampshire County) — Census median home value $454,000, county listing prices up about 6.1% over the past year.
Amherst Town, MA is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 35,472, with a median household income of $65,938. Census data puts Amherst Town's median home value at $454,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Hampshire County's current median listing price runs $572,450, up about 6.1% over the past year.
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Amherst Town market snapshot
Population
35,472
Median Household Income
$65,938
Median Home Value (city)
$454,000
Median Listing Price (Hampshire County)
$572,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,570/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.1%
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What makes Amherst Town different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Amherst Town's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $454,000. Separately, Hampshire County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $572,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Hampshire County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.04% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Amherst Town has an estimated population of 35,472 and a median household income of $65,938, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Amherst Town's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 29% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Amherst Town FAQ
What are home values like in Amherst Town, MA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Amherst Town's median home value at $454,000. Hampshire County's current median listing price runs $572,450, up about 6.1% over the past year.
What is the population of Amherst Town, MA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Amherst Town's population at approximately 35,472.
What's the median rent in Amherst Town, MA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Amherst Town at approximately $1,570 per month.
What is the median household income in Amherst Town, MA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Amherst Town at approximately $65,938.
Is the Amherst Town housing market growing?
Hampshire County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.04% annual change in 2025.
Is Amherst Town, MA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Amherst Town's median home value at about 6.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 29% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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