Can you afford to live in Amherst?

Median household income, home values and rent in Amherst, VA — how they've changed since 2015 and how much of a typical paycheck housing takes compared with the rest of the country.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

This story was assembled using AI and public data sources.

What it costs to live in Amherst.

Median household income: —

Median gross rent: —

Median household income

Amherst County: 67298
VA: 90974
U.S.: 78538

Median gross rent

Amherst County: 842
VA: 1514
U.S.: 1348

What it means

Sources

U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates — Population, income, housing, education, commuting and poverty figures
Census Bureau API — ACS Detailed Tables — The endpoint these pages are generated from
data.census.gov — Look up the same tables for any place yourself
ACS accuracy statement — Estimates carry margins of error; small places vary the most

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