Amherst town, New York
Amherst town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Amherst town is a geographic entity located in Erie County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 130,442. The land area covers 53.20 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 130,442 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs | ±0.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 53,343 | ±1,092 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 55,811 | ±1,084 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 53,343 | ±1,092 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,468 | ±482 |
| Median Home Value | $311,600 | ±$7,110 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,393 | ±$45 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $93,483 | ±$2,490 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,987 | ±$1,817 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | ±1.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 12,334 | ±1,542 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 64,113 | ±1,412 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.9% | ±0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 130,862 (2024)
ID: 131345
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
5583 MAIN ST, STE 1, WILLIAMSVILLE NY 14221
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GUS Population: 950,602 (2024)
ID: 170419
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATI
95 FRANKLIN ST, 400, BUFFALO NY 14202-3959
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | LOCKPORT, NY | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | BUFFALO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | AKRON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AKRON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | AKRON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WEST SENECA, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Daemen University
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College | 3.5 mi away | 4380 Main St, Amherst, NY, 14226-3592 |
7168393600
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AMHERST PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 350 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PKWYY., AMHERST, NY, 14228 |
(716) 689-4922
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University at Buffalo
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College | 1.8 mi away | 12 Capen Hall, Buffalo, NY, 14260-1660 |
7166452000
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EGGERTSVILLE-SNYDER LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 4622 MAIN STREET, AMHERST, NY, 14226 |
(716) 839-0700
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Leon Studio One School of Beauty Knowledge
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College Vocational | 3.5 mi away | 5385 Main St, Williamsville, NY, 14221 |
71663138781
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CLEARFIELD LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 770 HOPKINS ROAD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY, 14221 |
(716) 688-4955
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New York Institute of Massage Inc
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College Vocational | 4.0 mi away | 4701 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY, 14221 |
7166330355
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WILLIAMSVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 5571 MAIN STREET, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY, 14221 |
(716) 632-6176
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The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda
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College Vocational | 4.0 mi away | 2309 Eggert Rd, Tonawanda, NY, 14150 |
7168338772
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KENILWORTH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 318 MONTROSE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 14223 |
(716) 834-7657
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BUFFALO, NY US, located 4.5 miles from Amherst town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.1° | 19.0° | 25.5° | 3.35" | 26.7" |
| February | 33.3° | 19.5° | 26.4° | 2.49" | 18.1" |
| March | 41.8° | 26.4° | 34.1° | 2.89" | 14.1" |
| April | 54.7° | 36.5° | 45.6° | 3.37" | 2.5" |
| May | 67.4° | 48.3° | 57.9° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.6° | 58.1° | 66.9° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.2° | 63.1° | 71.7° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.0° | 61.7° | 70.4° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.3° | 54.5° | 63.4° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.6° | 43.9° | 51.7° | 4.03" | 0.9" |
| November | 47.8° | 34.2° | 41.0° | 3.50" | 7.8" |
| December | 37.2° | 25.6° | 31.4° | 3.75" | 25.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| University at Buffalo CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| Williamsville village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| Eggertsville CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Harris Hill CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| North Tonawanda city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| Tonawanda Town CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3602902000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.