Amherst, Ohio

Population 12,056

Amherst is located in Lorain County, OH. The population is 12,056, making Amherst the 6th largest city in Lorain County.

There are 5 public schools in Amherst with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Amherst is low , and there are 21 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Amherst is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Amherst property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Amherst include Amherst Township, Lorain and South Amherst.

Amherst Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 9.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.5%

Crime Rate

49.91% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 33
  • Violent Crimes: 33
  • Robbery: 25
  • Burglary: 164
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

22.25% Higher than national avg.
  • 21 offenders in Amherst
  • 17.42 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

40 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 37

Unemployment

Very High 4.7%
  • Ohio unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Amherst, OH and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Amherst's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
1 Private School

St Joseph Elementary School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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21 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Amherst, OH

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18 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Amherst, OH issued 18 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Amherst, OH issued 18 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 18 permits, 14 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $605
  • 1 Bedroom: $705
  • 2 Bedrooms: $860
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,130
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,180

Zip Codes

44001 44053

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Environmental Hazards

40 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Amherst, OH has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Amherst, OH is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.98 Average
    Amherst, OH is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.72°
  • February 29.28°
  • March 39.42°
  • April 50.92°
  • May 61.9°
  • June 69.85°
  • July 74.48°
  • August 71.66°
  • September 64.45°
  • October 53.78°
  • November 43.3°
  • December 32.63°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Amherst, OH

Earthquakes
Amherst, OH has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Amherst, OH has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Amherst, OH has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Amherst, OH has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Amherst, OH: $66,731

Unemployment

Unemployment in Amherst is 4.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.07%
White Collar - 58.93%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. John Kasich
  • Sen. Sherrod Brown
  • Sen. Rob Portman

City Representatives

  • Jim Jordan

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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8 Cemeteries view all

10 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Amherst, OH

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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