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Compare Lexington to Amherst Center

This post compares Lexington, Massachusetts to Amherst Center, 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 Lexington (CDP) Amherst Center (CDP)
Population 33,339 20,084
Income (median) $125,152 $41,948
Home Value (median) $816,100 $327,100
White 68% 76%
Black 0% 5%
Asian 27% 12%
With Kids 42% 18%
Age (median) 45 20
Rentals 19% 63%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Lexington or Amherst Center?
A: Lexington has a larger population count than Amherst Center: 33339 compared with 20084 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Amherst Center does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 19% for Lexington versus 63% for Amherst Center.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Lexington may include: Winchester, Newton, and Belmont.

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

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