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Amherst, New York

town · Erie County (primary) , Genesee County

At a glance

130,546
Population
$311,600
Median home value (all homes)
3% above U.S. median
$301,755
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,393/mo
Median rent
3% above U.S. median
$93,483
Median household income
19% above U.S. median
20 min
Average commute
90.9%
Homes with broadband
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 109 — 9% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing20% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities10% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost24% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Daemen College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates95%
College graduates57.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Amherst Economic Development
The Amherst Economic Development Department is committed to promoting Amherst as a premier destination for businesses and residents, focusing on business attraction and retention, workforce development, infrastructure investment, strategic growth, community engagement, and streamlined permitting.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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