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Amherst, OH


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Amherst, Ohio

Introduction to Amherst, Ohio

Amherst, Ohio is 4 miles SW of Lorain, Ohio (center to center) and 28 miles W of Cleveland, Ohio. It is in Lorain County. The city is part of the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metro area. The population of Amherst is 11,797.

Amherst History

Amherst was founded by Jacob Shupe and was named after Amherst, New Hampshire. The area was settled between the years 1811 and 1816 by German immigrants. Shupe started the early industries and established the first sawmill, gristmill, and distillery in Amherst. It is known as the Sandstone Center of the World and a number of early buildings were made of native sandstone. The area also included nine sandstone quarries. The Cleveland Quarries Company was established in Amherst in 1868.

Amherst and nearby Attractions

  • Amherst Historical Society Museum
  • Quigley Museum
  • Black River Reservation
  • Hickories Museum
  • Carlisle Reservation
  • French Creek Reservation

Things To Do In Amherst

While staying in Amherst, you can go for picnics to the Beavercreek Reservation. You can visit the Maude Neiding Park and Anna Schmauch Memorial Pool. The city also offers four picnic shelters. The Veterans Park and DePaola and Jaworski Parks are also worth visiting. You can enjoy shopping at Liberty Bell Shopping Center, Milan Avenue Shopping Center, and Amherst Plaza Shopping Center.

Amherst Transportation

Lorain County Regional Airport can be reached in a few minutes.

Amherst Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are provided by Oberlin College, Ashland University, Lorain County Community College, Cleveland State University, and Baldwin - Wallace College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyAmherst Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Amherst People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 19%Amherst Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Amherst Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Amherst, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men68
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity37
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use56
Walking and Biking to Work47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime86

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