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Living in South Amherst, MA

South Amherst Area Facts

  • South Amherst has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • South Amherst crime rates are equal to the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in South Amherst is 7% lower than the Massachusetts average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      South Amherst Common
      Groff Park
      Groff Park Playground
      Spray Park
      Hitchcock Field
      Memorial Field
      Pratt Field
      Pratt Field

      Entertainment

      Bob Stiles House Museum
      National Yiddish Book Center
      Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
      Cinemark at Hampshire Mall
      Kirby Theater
      Stirn Auditorium
      Mead Art Museum
      Beneski Museum of Natural History

      Food & Drink

      The Moan and Dove
      Orchard Run Ice Cream
      Flayvors of Cook Farm
      Domino's
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Panera Bread
      Popeyes
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Amherst? Of all people who commute, 5.7% take public transportation in South Amherst.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      14%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

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      Pharmacies

      Doctors