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Compare Newton to Amherst Center

This post compares Newton, 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 Newton (city) Amherst Center (CDP)
Population 88,479 20,084
Income (median) $100,252 $41,948
Home Value (median) $845,100 $327,100
White 77% 76%
Black 3% 5%
Asian 14% 12%
With Kids 36% 18%
Age (median) 40 20
Rentals 28% 63%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Newton or Amherst Center?
A: Newton has a much larger population count than Amherst Center: 88479 compared with 20084 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Amherst Center does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 28% for Newton versus 63% for Amherst Center.

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

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

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