There are 18 independent living communities serving Amherst, Massachusetts. This includes 1 community in Amherst and 17 nearby. The daily costs of independent living in Massachusetts range from $23 to $140, with a median cost running around $96. The per month expense averages about $2,885 and ranges between $694 and $4,187. Yearly, the mean cost is around $34,630, which is above the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Amherst, MA range from around $1,840 per month up to $3,357 per month, with an average cost of approximately $2,625 per month. That equates to an annual cost of around $31,499.
Located within Hampshire County, Amherst is a small city in Massachusetts. It is part of the Springfield metropolitan statistical area. While the city contains 39,421 people, the encompassing metropolitan area has a population of 531,908. Those who are over the age of 55 represent around 15% of the population.
Amherst has a medium SeniorScore™ of 65. The average home price in the city is $169,500, which is less than the state average of $514,500. Amherst also has a high unemployment rate of about 10.76%. The city's average household income is $40,000 ($23,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $73,000 for the state of Massachusetts.
Amherst has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives high amounts of rain each year. Amherst has a lower than average rate of crime, above average water quality, and above average air quality compared to other cities in the US.