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Amherst

Houston, TX

Crime Score: A+ - Very low or no crime

103
Population
$47,376
Median Income
$169,445
Median Home Value
28.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 36
Robbery 34
Burglary 43
Larceny/Theft 76
Vehicle Theft 57

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$169,445
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
5.5%
Renter Occupied
94.5%
Vacant
6.4%

Cost of Living

31% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -29%
🛒 Food & Groceries -30%
🚗 Transportation -32%
🏥 Healthcare -40%
💡 Utilities -34%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

18.0%
High School+
2.8%
Bachelor's+
4.2%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
57.2%
Black/African American
9.3%
Hispanic/Latino
79.7%
Asian
6.4%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
62° / 42°F
Summer (Jul)
93° / 73°F
🌧️
50.0"
Annual Rain

About Amherst

Amherst is a neighborhood located in Houston, TX. With a crime score of A+, this area has very low or no crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 103 residents with a median household income of $47,376 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities