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Compare Amherst Center to Franklin

This post compares Amherst Center, Massachusetts to Franklin, 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) Franklin (city)
Population 20,084 32,843
Income (median) $41,948 $74,987
Home Value (median) $327,100 $403,000
White 76% 90%
Black 5% 0%
Asian 12% 5%
With Kids 18% 39%
Age (median) 20 40
Rentals 63% 18%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Amherst Center or Franklin?
A: Amherst Center has a smaller population count than Franklin: 20084 compared with 32843 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Amherst Center or Franklin?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced 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 18% for Franklin.

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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