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Amherst, QC Area Guide

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Amherst? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Amherst? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Amherst.
      Drive to Work
      33%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Amherst? The cost of living in Amherst is 81/100 - which is 1% lower than Quebec.
      Amherst
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Quebec
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Amherst? Amherst crime rates are 2,416, which are 3% lower than Quebec
      Total Crime
      2,416 per 100k people

      43% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      43% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Amherst? The median income in Amherst is $53,543 which is 26% lower than Quebec.
      Median household income
      $53,54335% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      45%29% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      36% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Amherst a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Amherst home prices? Amherst home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Quebec
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      81%

      19% higher than the CDN average

      F Amherst Schools

      Does Amherst have good schools? The Amherst graduation rate is 71% - which is 13% lower than Quebec
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      15% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      9%

      65% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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