Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 13,104
Population Density 1,829 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 6,855
Male Population 6,249
Median Age 41.14 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 75%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College OHIO BUSINESS COLLEGE
Distance to OHIO BUSINESS COLLEGE 5 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College OBERLIN COLLEGE
Distance to OBERLIN COLLEGE 7 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 5,141
Family Households 3,526
Average Family Size 3.21
Average Household Income $63,305
Median Household Income $62,414
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 75%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.44
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.55
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.41
Murder Risk (County) 0.29
Rape Risk (County) 0.93
Robbery Risk 0.37
Assault Risk (County) 0.41
Property Risk (County) 0.54
Burglary Risk (County) 0.81
Larceny Risk (County) 0.53
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.29

Environment

Average July High Temperature 85° F
Average January Low Temperature 19.3° F
Annual Precipitation 38.02 inches
Air Pollution Index 115% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6.25%
Nearest Airport CLEVELAND-HOPKINS INTL
Distance to CLEVELAND-HOPKINS INTL 19 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team CLEVELAND INDIANS
Distance to CLEVELAND INDIANS 29 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
POWERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 3401 WASHINGTON ST, AMHERST, OH 44001
JOSIAH HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL4 - 6393 S LAKE ST, AMHERST, OH 44001
WALTER G NORD MIDDLE SCHOOL4 - 6501 LINCOLN AVE, AMHERST, OH 44001
SOUTH AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8152 W MAIN ST, AMHERST, OH 44001
AMHERST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 9548 MILAN AVE, AMHERST, OH 44001
AMHERST STEELE HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12450 WASHINGTON ST, AMHERST, OH 44001
SHUPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 3600 SHUPE AVE, AMHERST, OH 44001
ST JOSEPH SCHOOLK - 8175 ST JOSEPH DR, AMHERST, OH 44001
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSFIFTH THIRD BANK309 N LEAVITT RD AMHERST, OH 44001
BANKSFIRST FEDERAL1180 PARK AVE AMHERST, OH 44001
BANKSFIRST MERIT BANK160 CLEVELAND AVE AMHERST, OH 44001
BANKSFIRST MERIT BANK938 N LEAVITT RD AMHERST, OH 44001
BANKSFIRST PLACE BANK1977 COOPER FOSTER PARK RD AMHERST, OH 44001
BANKSLORAIN NATIONAL BANK1175 CLEVELAND AVE AMHERST, OH 44001
BANKSNATIONAL CITY BANK2201 KRESGE DR AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESAMHERST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE210 COOPER FOSTER PARK RD AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESAMHERST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED379 S MAIN ST AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESCHURCH OF CHRIST-AMHERST591 WASHINGTON ST AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESCHURCH OF GOD 7TH DAYPO BOX 301 AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESCOMMUNITY CHURCH MINISTRIES1100 CLEVELAND AVE AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESCORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH46400 TELEGRAPH RD AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESEVERSPRING BAPTIST CHURCHBAUMHART & MIDDLE RDG AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESFAITH BAPTIST CHURCH440 N LAKE ST AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESFAMILY FELLOWSHIP FOURSQUARE780 COOPER FOSTER PARK RD AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESGOOD SHEPHERD BAPTIST CHURCH1100 CLEVELAND AVE AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESHENRIETTA UNITED METHODIST CHR52148 STATE ROUTE 113 AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESHERITAGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH515 N LEAVITT RD AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESOAK GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST9457 BAUMHART RD AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESOLD STONE UNITED METHODIST CHR553 S MAIN ST AMHERST, OH 44001
CHURCHESPARK AVENUE UNITED METHODIST396 PARK AVE AMHERST, OH 44001
HOSPITALSAMHERST HOSPITAL254 CLEVELAND AVE AMHERST, OH 44001
HOSPITALSGRACE HOSPITAL254 CLEVELAND AVE AMHERST, OH 44001
HOSPITALSHOSPITAL-ORTHOPAEDIC & SPEC254 CLEVELAND AVE AMHERST, OH 44001
HOSPITALSSPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF LORAIN254 CLEVELAND AVE AMHERST, OH 44001
MUSEUMSAMHERST HISTORICAL SOCIETY MSM113 S LAKE ST AMHERST, OH 44001



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
44001250$139,450$155,871
Displaying 1-10 of 33 in $200-500k range
MANY AMENITIES IN THIS BREATHTAKING CUSTOM-BUILT HOME*BRAZILIAN CHERRY FLOORS*REVERSED TRAY CEILINGS*MAPLE CABINETS IN KITCHEN W/2-ISLANDS/CORIAN COUNTERTOPS*ARCHED ENTRYWAYS W/WOOD COLUMNS/DOUBLE TRAY CEILINGS*HUGE OWNER SUITE FOR LUXURY LIVING*FINISHED BASEMENT W/BATH*FRESHLY PAINTED.
 
 Amherst, OH 44001
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$485,000
Residential home on property must see! Approx 1 mile south of turnpike exchange in desirable Amherst Twp. Bring or build your business today! Large Colonial w/block bsmt, additional family rm w/built-in bookcases & more. Outstanding property -- possible land split.
 
 Amherst, OH 44001
  view property details > 
 
$475,000
Gorgeous property. Extraoridinary home! 3 very large bedrooms (one is a 1st flr master w/glamour BA). 1 addtl bdrm in the completely finished bsmt. 1 more bdrm & addtl living suite (in-law or teen) above garage area. Geothermal heat. Enclosed all season room, too much to mention. Call for private showing!
 
 Amherst, OH 44001
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$475,000
Custon Built Home on a beautiful wooded lot with numerous upgrades.Features: All Oak Wood Work + 6-panel Oak Doors, Custom Cabintry throughout,Anderson Windows-double-hung, tilt in for easy cleaning, Gutter Helmet, Silent Floor System, Wood burning fireplace or gas with full brick chimney, Stairlights, Wired for surround sound in Media Room, Sprinkler System and MORE. Come See! Get the word out: 'It's a GOOD TIME to BUY'!
 23 Stonehedge Way
 Amherst, OH 44001
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$439,900
BEAUTIFUL NEWLY CUSTOM BUILT MAGNIFICANT HOME ON 1.1ACRES. BRICK FRONT WITH 3.5 CAR GARAGE. VAULTED 16FT CEILING GREAT ROOM W FIREPLACE. FIRST FLOOR MASTER WITH GLAMOUR BATH FEATURING JACUZZI,DOUBLE MAPLE CABINETS W CORIAN VANITY. CUSTOM CARUSO CABINETS,MAHOGONY WOOD FLOORS AND GRANITE COUNTERS W BREAKFAST BAR IN GOURMET KITCHEN. FORMAL DINING ROOM. TRIPLE DECKS IN WOODED BACKYARD. FINISHED BASEMENT WITH WET BAR,BILLARD ROOM, GAS FIREPLACE,4TH BEDROOM, WOOD LAMINATE FLOORS, WALK OUT ACCESS, SURROUND SOUND AND MORE.PELLA WINDOWS AND DOORS. MANY CUSTOM FEATURES THROUGHOUT THIS WONDERFUL BUILT HOME. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR PERSONAL TOUR.
 48201 Rice Rd
 Amherst, OH 44001
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$399,900
You must see this 4-5 bedroom Colonial built by Todd Ryan Builders! Custom built cherry cabinets, stainless appliances, 1.63 acre lot, cul de sac!
 7537 Heritage Way
 Amherst, OH 44001
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$399,000
BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT HOME ON 1.5 ACRES OF COUNTRY PROPERTY! 4 BEDROOMS W/ FIRST FLOOR MASTER! CORIAN COUNTER TOPS IN CARUSO KITCHEN! VAULTED GREAT ROOM WITH LARGE FIREPLACE! MASTER BEDROOM & REC ROOM FEATURES FIREPLACE! FORMAL DINING ROOM W TRAY CEILING! OFFICE FEATURES JACUZZI-FINISHED BASEMENT FEATURES WET BAR-BILLARD ROOM-WALK OUT BASEMENT TO GARAGE-SURROUND SOUND- LOVELY NEUTRAL DECOR-4 CAR GARAGE& MORE! PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED TO PERFECTION.DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS DREAM HOME WITH ALL THE AMENTIES HERE IN YOUR NEW HOME!
 8030 Heritage Way
 Amherst, OH 44001
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
$369,900
(NEW PRICE) Exceptional Custom Built Contemporary Home in Kempton Woods with great views. The open design and spectacular high ceilings add for great entertaining. Sliding glass doors from family room, kitchen and formal dining room lead to a huge custom deck that includes a hot tub and entertainment console with surround sound. Numerous upgrades. Great storage. Work area in garage. The lower level walk out is also custom finished with a wet bar and full bath. If you are looking for a beautiful Contemporary Home inside and out you have found it. Approximately 3356 finished Sq.Ft. Come See! Get the word out: "It's a GOOD TIME to BUY'!
 31 Stonehedge Way
 Amherst, OH 44001
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$359,900
Magnificent Ranch with walk-out finished lower level featuring 2 br/ full bath & rec room with wet bar & basement storage area. Hardwood flooring. Brick front, vinyl sided. Absolutely must see! Noth the typical ranch home.
 
 Amherst, OH 44001
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$335,000
Fabulous former model home! Manu amenities including French doors, crown molding, Maple kitchen w/ raised breakfast bar. Full basement w/ additional gas FP and so much more!
 
 Amherst, OH 44001
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
$306,900
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