Information on Amherst, Hampshire County
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Amherst Town HALL, Hampshire County
| Amherst Town Hall's address | Amherst Amherst Municipal Building 4 Boltwood Ave. Amherst MA 01002 United States | |
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| Phone number of Amherst Town Hall | +1 413-256-4035 | |
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| Amherst official website | amherstma.gov | |
| Mayor of Amherst | Stephanie O'Keeffe | |
| Hampshire County, Massachusetts: Vital Records | Amherst vital records | |
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Common questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst MA in?Amherst, MA is located in Hampshire County, in the state of Massachusetts. |
Who is the mayor of Amherst, MA?The current mayor of Amherst is Stephanie O'Keeffe. |
How do I contact Amherst Municipal Building?You can call Amherst Municipal Building at (413) 256-4035. The office is located at 4 Boltwood Ave., Amherst MA 01002. |
What is the ZIP code of Amherst, MA?The ZIP codes of Amherst are 01002, 01003, 01004, 01059. |
Amherst administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire - other counties in Massachusetts |
Amherst building department, MA
If you're planning a construction or renovation project in Amherst, MA, you'll need to request the necessary permits to ensure your plans comply with local codes and regulations. To begin the process, visit the Building Department at the town's municipal offices, where staff can guide you through the application requirements. It's advisable to contact the office directly to get detailed information about application fees and estimated processing times, as these can vary depending on the scope and nature of your project. The staff is available to assist you in ensuring your project aligns with town regulations.
| Office | Amherst Inspection Services |
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| City | Amherst |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Address | 4 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002 |
| Phone | 413-259-3030 |
| Website | https://www.amherstma.gov/342/Inspections |
Demography of Amherst
| Name of Amherst inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 39 263 inhabitants (2020) | 41 / 1 062 | ||
| Population density in Amherst | 1 418,7 pop/sq mi (547,8 pop/km²) | |||
Amherst Town (MA) statistics
| Amherst MA Median household income | $63,000 |
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| Amherst MA Poverty rate | 8.5% |
| Amherst MA Unemployment rate | 3.2% |
| Amherst MA Educational attainment | 91.5% |
Air quality
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List of Passport Facilities in Amherst, MA
Where to apply for a passport in Amherst, MA? There are 2 passport offices in Amherst, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| AMHERST POST OFFICE | 145 UNIVERSITY DRIVE | 4135490523 |
| AMHERST TOWN CLERK | 4 BOLTWOOD AVENUE | 4132593035 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Amherst
There are 9 bank branches in Amherst.
Greenfield Co-operative Bank is the most popular bank in Amherst with 2 branch offices, followed by Greenfield Savings Bank with 2 branch offices and then Bank of America, National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Amherst:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Greenfield Co-operative Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Greenfield Savings Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Florence Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| People's United Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| PeoplesBank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| TD Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Amherst administrative numbers
| Amherst Town code | 2501325 |
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| Amherst town phone area code | 413 |
| Amherst Town postcode | 01002, 01003, 01004, 01059 |
Toponymy and translation of Amherst
| Arabic: أميرست، ماساتشوستس | Japanese: アマースト | Korean: 애머스트 |
| Russian: Амхерст | Chinese: 阿默斯特 |
Transportation modes in Amherst
| Airport | Westover Metropolitan Airport 12.8 miles 17.7 miles Barnes Municipal Airport 18.6 miles |
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Amherst territory
| Amherst area | 27,68 sq mi (71,68 km²) |
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| Amherst altitude | 295 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 42.383 Longitude: -72.517 Latitude: 42° 22' 59'' North Longitude: 72° 31' 1'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Natural parks | Amherst isn't part of a natural park |
What is Amherst close to?
| Nearby cities include: Hadley, Pelham, Hatfield and Sunderland | ||
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| Hatfield | Hatfield | Leverett |
| Hadley |  | Pelham |
| Hadley | Hadley | Pelham |
| Hadley 3.2 miles | Pelham 4.9 miles | Hatfield 6 miles |
| Sunderland 7.4 miles | Leverett 7.4 miles | Shutesbury 7.9 miles |
| Belchertown 8 miles | Whately 8.1 miles | Granby 8.2 miles |
| South Hadley 8.3 miles | Northampton 8.9 miles | Easthampton 10.8 miles |
| New Salem 11.3 miles | Williamsburg 11.9 miles | Deerfield 12 miles |
| Ludlow 12.3 miles | Holyoke 12.6 miles | Ware 13.1 miles |
| Montague 13.4 miles | Chicopee 13.4 miles | Westhampton 14.3 miles |
Other Cities in Hampshire County
- Northampton (29,571 pop.)
- South Hadley (18,150 pop.)
- Easthampton (16,211 pop.)
- Belchertown (15,350 pop.)
- Ware (10,066 pop.)
- Southampton (6,224 pop.)
- Granby (6,110 pop.)
- Hadley (5,325 pop.)
- Hatfield (3,352 pop.)
- Williamsburg (2,504 pop.)
- Huntington (2,094 pop.)
- Westhampton (1,622 pop.)
- Pelham (1,280 pop.)
- Worthington (1,193 pop.)
- Chesterfield (1,186 pop.)
Distance to Major Cities in Massachusetts
| Boston : 77 miles | Worcester : 38 miles | Springfield : 20 miles closest |
| Cambridge : 72 miles | Lowell : 64 miles | Brockton : 79 miles |
| New Bedford : 96 miles | Quincy : 78 miles | Lynn : 80 miles |
| Fall River : 84 miles | Lawrence : 73 miles | Newtonville : 67 miles |
| Somerville : 72 miles | Framingham : 57 miles | Haverhill : 78 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Elementary schools in Amherst
Crocker Farm Elementary
District of AmherstLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 404
Fort River Elementary
District of AmherstLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 335
Wildwood Elementary
District of AmherstLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 409
Middle schools in Amherst
Amherst Regional Middle School
District of Amherst-PelhamLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 432
High schools in Amherst
Amherst Regional High
District of Amherst-PelhamLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 926
Private schools in Amherst
Amherst Montessori School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6Students : 99
The Common School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6Students : 113