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South Amherst, OH


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South Amherst, Ohio

South Amherst, Ohio, in Lorain county, is 7 miles W of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 30 miles W of Cleveland, Ohio. The village is conveniently located inside the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,863 people in South Amherst.

The People and Families of South Amherst

In South Amherst, about 69% of adults are married. Many folks in South Amherst are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Amherst had a median family income of $50,313.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

South Amherst Housing

Approximately 86% of housing in South Amherst is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In South Amherst, 95% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%South Amherst Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%South Amherst Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%South Amherst People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of South Amherst, OH

Comparing South 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
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men64
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity55
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Housing Recently Built35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents33
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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