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Amherst, New Hampshire

Introduction to Amherst, New Hampshire

Amherst, New Hampshire is 10 miles NW of Nashua, New Hampshire and 45 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Hillsborough county. The population of the town is 10,769.

Amherst History

New Hampshire was initially a part of Massachusetts’s northern frontier. Prior to 1675, Algonquian-speaking Native Americans inhabited the area. The area was then known as “Souhegan West.” New Hampshire was officially separated from Massachusetts in 1742. Amherst Village was incorporated as the Town of Amherst in 1760. The community was named in honor of Lord Jeffrey Amherst.

Amherst and nearby Attractions

  • Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum
  • SEE Science Center
  • Millyard Museum
  • Miller State Park
  • Bear Brook State Park

Things To Do In Amherst

Dream Lake and Little Baboosic Lake are popular local recreational spots. One may also visit the Ponemah Bog Wildlife Refuge from Amherst. The numerous parks in the area include the Curtiss Dogwood Natural Area, the Marshall State Forest and the Greenfield State Park.

Amherst Transportation

Logan International is the nearest major airport.

Amherst Higher Education

One can pursue higher studies at New Hampshire College, Middlesex Community College, Fitchburg State College and Brandeis University.

High Points

Amherst strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyAmherst Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyAmherst People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Amherst Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Amherst College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Amherst Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Amherst Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Amherst Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Amherst, NH

Comparing Amherst to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men89
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Racial Diversity310
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use47
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime62
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