Market Report
Amherst, MA Housing Market
Population: 162,028 (2024 ACS estimate). 384 housing units permitted in the last 12 months.
Growth & Supply
Population
162,028
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003) — Hampshire County
Median Household Income
$87K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013) — Hampshire County
Renter-Occupied Homes
32.2%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003) — Hampshire County
Migration — Hampshire County
Avg income of movers (latest year): in $68K · out $68K
IRS Statistics of Income, County-to-County Migration Data (through 2023)
Unemployment Rate — Hampshire County
Most recent month is preliminary and subject to revision
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (through Jun '26)
New Construction Permits — Hampshire County
384 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+45% vs the prior 12 months) — 272 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)