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Compare Amherst Center to Belmont

This post compares Amherst Center, Massachusetts to Belmont, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Amherst Center (CDP) Belmont (CDP)
Population 20,084 25,965
Income (median) $41,948 $86,036
Home Value (median) $327,100 $759,500
White 76% 79%
Black 5% 1%
Asian 12% 15%
With Kids 18% 38%
Age (median) 20 41
Rentals 63% 36%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Amherst Center or Belmont?
A: Amherst Center has a similar population count than Belmont: 20084 compared with 25965 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Amherst Center or in Belmont?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Amherst Center.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Amherst Center or Belmont?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Amherst Center.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Amherst Center does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 63% for Amherst Center versus 36% for Belmont.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Amherst Center may include: Somerville, Waltham, and Cambridge.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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