Living in South Amherst, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Amherst · Census data 2020–2024
South Amherst has 1,912 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median household income is $86,194 (21% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $195,800, the median rent is $1,294/month.
South Amherst at a glance
- Population
- 1,912
- Median age
- 45.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $86,194State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $195,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,294/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is South Amherst a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Ohio median; home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Amherst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Amherst the median home value is $195,800, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,294 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,369 a month in housing costs.
South Amherst median household income
The median household income in South Amherst is $86,194 and the income per person is $37,075. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in South Amherst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 799
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.53
South Amherst demographics
- Population
- 1,912
- Median age
- 45.4
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 749
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Amherst ›
Education in South Amherst
18.6% of adults 25 and older in South Amherst have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Amherst
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
South Amherst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Amherst | 1,912 | $86,194 | $195,800 | $1,294 |
| Amherst | 12,906 | $90,725 | $239,200 | $906 |
| Oberlin | 8,329 | $81,308 | $225,600 | $995 |
| Vermilion | 10,343 | $69,701 | $183,600 | $1,099 |
| Kipton | 251 | $69,107 | $140,600 | $950 |
| Lorain | 65,395 | $48,685 | $139,200 | $887 |
| Elyria | 53,035 | $54,945 | $156,100 | $906 |
| LaGrange | 2,800 | $94,922 | $264,300 | $951 |
| Pheasant Run | 1,258 | $64,830 | $191,300 | $1,166 |
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What is the median household income in South Amherst, OH?
The median household income in South Amherst is $86,194, 21% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Amherst?
The median home value in South Amherst is $195,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in South Amherst?
The median gross rent in South Amherst is $1,294 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is South Amherst, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Ohio median; home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in South Amherst?
The median age in South Amherst is 45.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in South Amherst?
The average commute to work in South Amherst is 26 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Amherst?
The unemployment rate in South Amherst is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Amherst?
18.6% of adults in South Amherst have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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