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Compare Amherst Center to Dedham

This post compares Amherst Center, Massachusetts to Dedham, 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) Dedham (CDP)
Population 20,084 25,377
Income (median) $41,948 $65,350
Home Value (median) $327,100 $416,500
White 76% 83%
Black 5% 8%
Asian 12% 2%
With Kids 18% 27%
Age (median) 20 43
Rentals 63% 30%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Amherst Center or Dedham?
A: Amherst Center has a similar population count than Dedham: 20084 compared with 25377 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Amherst Center or Dedham?
A: Homes tend to be 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 30% for Dedham.

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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