Electricity rates in Amherst Town, Massachusetts
Amherst Town, MA ranks 1 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (37%). Amherst Town, Massachusetts has 35,472 residents in 9,039 households; 36.8% heat with electricity.
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Amherst Town on the map
Hampshire County, with Amherst Town marked
Who supplies Amherst Town
Hampshire County lists 2 utilities for Amherst Town, MA, a city of 35,472: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Hampshire County page.
Cost of living with electricity in Amherst Town
Amherst Town, MA: 9,039 households at $1,633 a year per home for electricity (Hampshire County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $14.8 million, an estimate; all home energy is $3,306 a year per household.
| Group in Amherst Town, MA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Amherst Town, MA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Town, MA, all households | 9,039 | $1,633 | $14.8 million | 2.48% |
| Amherst Town, MA, homeowners | 4,150 | $1,976 | $8.2 million | 3.00% |
| Amherst Town, MA, renters | 4,889 | $873 | $4.3 million | 1.32% |
Facts about Amherst Town
- Residents of Amherst Town, MA, ACS 2023
- 35,47241 of 48 Massachusetts cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Amherst Town, MA
- $65,93843 of 48 of those cities
- Households in Amherst Town, MA
- 9,0393.92 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Amherst Town, MA
- 45.9%4,150 owners and 4,889 renter households
- Housing units in Amherst Town, MA
- 10,4001,361 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Amherst Town, MA
- 36.8%3,330 of 9,039 homes
- Land area of Amherst Town, MA
- 27.6 sq mi1,284.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Amherst Town, MA
- 3.0%at 570 kWh a month over the $65,938 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Amherst Town, MA
- 237NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 668.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Amherst Town, MA
- 19746,360 of 10,400 homes (61.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Amherst Town, MA
- $454,000$1,570 gross rent a month, 4.15% of value a year
Who lives in Amherst Town: income, cars, homes
In Amherst Town, MA, 2,927 of 4,439 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,332 households moved in since 2018 and 1,815 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 4,840 residents of Amherst Town, MA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 21.3. In Amherst Town, MA, 2,851 of 9,039 households earn under $35,000, 1,979 $35,000-$75,000, 1,969 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,240 $150,000 or more. Of 14,320 workers in Amherst Town, MA, 2,761 work from home, 6,027 drive alone, 1,175 ride transit and 3,121 walk. Amherst Town, MA homes: 5,675 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,496 none or one, median 5.2 rooms. In Amherst Town, MA, 1,219 households own no vehicle and 4,638 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that.
Household income in Amherst Town, MA
| Amherst Town, MA | Value | Rank in Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Town, MA, households under $35,000 | 31.5% | 5 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, households $150,000 or more | 24.8% | 28 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, residents below poverty | 24.1% | 2 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, median age | 21.3 | 48 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 54.6% | 15 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, households without a vehicle | 13.5% | 21 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, households with 2+ vehicles | 51.3% | 22 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, workers at home | 19.3% | 13 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, cost-burdened renters | 65.9% | 1 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, moved in since 2018 | 47.9% | 3 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, moved in before 2000 | 20.1% | 29 of 48 |
Housing and heating in Amherst Town
Amherst Town, MA: 6,360 of 10,400 homes were built before 1980 and 1,628 in 2000 or later. Amherst Town, MA has 4,457 detached houses, 3,459 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 0 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Amherst Town, MA
% of homes by decade built, Amherst Town, MA
- 25pre-40
- 140s
- 550s
- 1060s
- 2070s
- 1480s
- 990s
- 700s
- 810s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Amherst Town, MA
| Amherst Town, MA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Town, MA, median year built | 1974 | 1970 | +4 years | 3 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, built before 1980 | 61.2% | 64.7% | -3.5 points | 44 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, built 2000 or later | 15.7% | 13.1% | +2.5 points | 8 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, detached houses | 42.9% | 59.7% | -16.9 points | 26 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 33.3% | 15.6% | +17.6 points | 9 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, mobile homes | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.3 points | 44 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, renter households | 54.1% | 31.2% | +22.9 points | 14 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, median home value | $454,000 | $363,400 | +$90,600 | 32 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, median gross rent a month | $1,570 | $1,332 | +$238 | 33 of 48 |
| Amherst Town, MA, people per household | 2.21 | 2.18 | +0.03 | 41 of 48 |
Outage risk around Amherst Town
Amherst Town, MA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 236 wind and 1 tornado, 668.1 per 100,000 residents of 35,472. Top gust near Amherst Town, MA: 76 knots, 87 mph. Damage near Amherst Town, MA: $1.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Amherst Town, MA
wind and tornado reports, Amherst Town, MA
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- 9'18
- 13'19
- 40'20
- 28'21
- 13'22
- 18'23
- 22'24
- 29'25
| Amherst Town, MA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Town, MA, 2015 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Amherst Town, MA, 2016 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Amherst Town, MA, 2017 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Amherst Town, MA, 2018 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Amherst Town, MA, 2019 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Amherst Town, MA, 2020 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Amherst Town, MA, 2021 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Amherst Town, MA, 2022 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Amherst Town, MA, 2023 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Amherst Town, MA, 2024 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Amherst Town, MA, 2025 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
Analyst note on Amherst Town
Household income in Amherst Town, MA is $65,938; 4,150 of its 9,039 households own. 3,330 of the 9,039 occupied homes in Amherst Town, MA heat with electricity. Amherst Town, MA counts 35,472 residents in 9,039 households, on 27.6 square miles.
Amherst Town, MA has 10,400 housing units, 1,361 of them vacant or seasonal. Amherst Town, MA ranks 1 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the youngest residents (median age 21.3). Amherst Town, MA ranks 1 of 48 Massachusetts cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (65.9%).
Amherst Town, MA ranks 3 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the newest homes (median year built 1974).
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Compare Amherst Town with nearby cities
| City near Amherst Town, MA | Distance from Amherst Town | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Town, MA (this page) | 0 mi | 35,472 | $65,938 | 1974 | $454,000 | 237 | 19.3% |
| Holyoke, MA | 12.6 mi southwest | 37,949 (+2,477) | $51,892 (-$14,046) | 1948 (-26 yr) | $255,300 (-$198,700) | 281 (+44) | 9.1% (-10.2 pts) |
| Chicopee, MA | 13.2 mi south | 55,213 (+19,741) | $66,927 (+$989) | 1957 (-17 yr) | $251,800 (-$202,200) | 293 (+56) | 7.5% (-11.7 pts) |
| Springfield, MA | 17.2 mi south | 154,751 (+119,279) | $51,339 (-$14,599) | 1951 (-23 yr) | $222,700 (-$231,300) | 255 (+18) | 7.6% (-11.7 pts) |
| Westfield, MA | 20.1 mi southwest | 40,673 (+5,201) | $82,847 (+$16,909) | 1965 (-9 yr) | $295,500 (-$158,500) | 244 (+7) | 7.5% (-11.8 pts) |
| Worcester, MA | 36.3 mi east | 205,501 (+170,029) | $67,544 (+$1,606) | 1951 (-23 yr) | $339,500 (-$114,500) | 165 (-72) | 10.7% (-8.6 pts) |
ZIP codes in Amherst Town
| ZIP area touching Amherst Town, MA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Amherst Town | Share of Amherst Town's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 01002 (Amherst Town, MA) | 50.4% | 97.1% |
| 01003 (Amherst Town, MA) | 100.0% | 2.9% |
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Questions on Amherst Town
Amherst Town: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Amherst Town, MA: Massachusetts households pick a supplier and plan, and Hampshire County lists 2 utilities.
Amherst Town: how does it rank among Massachusetts cities?
Amherst Town, MA: rank 41 of 48 by its 35,472 residents, rank 43 of 48 by $65,938 median income.
Amherst Town: how many homes heat with electricity?
Amherst Town, MA: 3,330 of 9,039 occupied homes, 36.8%; Hampshire County 20.7%.
Amherst Town: how much income goes to electricity?
At 570 kWh a month, 3.0% of the $65,938 median income in Amherst Town, MA.
Amherst Town: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Massachusetts yes; municipal and co-op areas around Amherst Town, MA may be closed.
Amherst Town: damaging storms reported nearby?
237 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Amherst Town, MA, 2015 to 2025, 668.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Amherst Town?
Amherst Town, MA: median home built 1974; 6,360 of 10,400 homes (61.2%) predate 1980, 4,457 are detached and 3,459 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Amherst Town, MA renters struggle with rent?
2,927 of 4,439 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Amherst Town, MA live below the poverty line?
4,840 residents.
How many households in Amherst Town, MA earn under $35,000?
2,851 of 9,039, against 2,240 at $150,000 or more.