Information on Amherst, Erie County
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Welcome to our dedicated page for Amherst, located in the state of New York, Erie County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.
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Amherst Town HALL, Erie County
| Amherst Town Hall's address | Amherst Amherst Municipal Building 5583 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 United States | |
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| Phone number of Amherst Town Hall | +1 716-631-7000 | |
| Amherst, NY email | Loading... | |
| Amherst official website | amherst.ny.us | |
| Mayor of Amherst | Barry A. Weinstein | |
| Erie County, New York: Vital Records | Amherst vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your New York birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst NY in?Amherst, NY is located in Erie County |
Where is Amherst, New York ?Amherst is a town situated in Erie County, within the western part of New York State, USA. It is a suburban area of Buffalo, lying northeast of this major city. Additionally, Amherst is near Lake Erie and the international border with Canada, providing proximity to Niagara Falls. |
What is the cost of living in Amherst NY ?The cost of living in Amherst, NY (Erie County) is relatively affordable. Housing costs average around $260,000 for a home, while monthly transportation expenses are approximately $600. Groceries typically amount to about $350 per month for a single person, making Amherst a manageable place for residents financially. |
Amherst administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | New York |
| County | Erie - other counties in New York |
Amherst building department, NY
Demography of Amherst
| Name of Amherst inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 122 366 inhabitants | 9 / 231 | ||
| Population density in Amherst | 2 286,6 pop/sq mi (882,9 pop/km²) | |||
Amherst Town (NY) statistics
| Amherst NY Median household income | $66,818 |
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| Amherst NY Poverty rate | 5.2% |
| Amherst NY Unemployment rate | 4.4% |
| Amherst NY Educational attainment | 94.8% |
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List of Passport Facilities in Amherst, NY
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| WILLIAMSVILLE POST OFFICE | 5325 SHERIDAN DRIVE | 7165291412 |
| TOWN OF TONAWANDA | 2919 DELAWARE AVENUE, ROOM 14 | 7168778800 |
| TONAWANDA POST OFFICE | 96 SEYMOUR ST | 7167796806 |
| NORTH TONAWANDA POST OFFICE | 141 GOUNDRY ST | 7167996801 |
| CHEEKTOWAGA BRANCH POST OFFICE | 125 GALLERIA DRIVE | 7166814523 |
| CHEEKTOWAGA TOWN CLERK | 3301 BROADWAY STREET | 7166863983 |
| DEPEW POST OFFICE | 165 WARSAW ST | 7166832676 |
| NORTHSIDE STATION | 725 HERTEL AVE | 7168747007 |
| BUFFALO NIAGARA SQ STATION POST OFFICE | 229 W GENESEE STREET | 7168564601 |
| ERIE COUNTY CLERK OF COURT - BUFFALO | 92 FRANKLIN ST. | 7168588785 |
| BUFFALO WEST SIDE STATION POST OFFICE | 465 GRANT STREET | 7168834623 |
| BUFFALO POST OFFICE MAIN OFFICE WINDOW | 1200 WILLIAM STREET | 7168462300 |
| CENTRAL PARK POST OFFICE | 170 MANHATTAN AVE | 7168343215 |
| AMHERST BRANCH POST OFFICE | 5500 NORTH BAILEY AVENUE | 7168318651 |
| BUFFALO CAYUGA BRANCH | 285 CAYUGA ROAD | 7166313729 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Amherst
There are 20 bank branches in Amherst.
KeyBank National Association is the most popular bank in Amherst with 6 branch offices, followed by Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 5 branch offices and then Citizens Bank, National Association with 4 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Amherst:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| KeyBank National Association | 6 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 5 | Limited Service Facility Office |
| Citizens Bank, National Association | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Northwest Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Evans Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Five Star Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Amherst administrative numbers
| Amherst Town code | 3602000 |
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| Amherst Town postcode | 14221 |
Transportation modes in Amherst
| Airport | Buffalo Niagara International Airport 4.3 miles Niagara Falls International Airport 11.6 miles Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport 41.2 miles |
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Amherst territory
| Amherst area | 53,51 sq mi (138,60 km²) |
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| Amherst altitude | 594 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 42.9783 Longitude: -78.8 Latitude: 42° 58' 42'' North Longitude: 78° 48' 0'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Namesake of Amherst |
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| Williamsville (5 423 inhabitants) | |
| Natural parks | Amherst isn't part of a natural park |
What is Amherst close to?
| Nearby cities include: Tonawanda, Cheektowaga, North Tonawanda and Buffalo | ||
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| Tonawanda | Tonawanda | Pendleton |
| Tonawanda |  | Cheektowaga |
| Buffalo | Cheektowaga | Cheektowaga |
| Tonawanda 4.8 miles | Cheektowaga 5.9 miles | North Tonawanda 6.1 miles |
| Buffalo 6.7 miles | Depew 6.7 miles |  Fort Erie 8 miles |
| Pendleton 8.1 miles | Grand Island 8.4 miles | Lancaster 8.6 miles |
| Wheatfield 9.2 miles | West Seneca 9.8 miles | Clarence 10.5 miles |
| Lackawanna 11.2 miles | Cambria 13.4 miles | Niagara Falls 13.4 miles |
| Niagara 13.5 miles | Elma 13.6 miles | Lockport 14.2 miles |
| Newstead 14.6 miles | Orchard Park 15.2 miles | Alden 16.4 miles |
Distance between Amherst and other main cities and towns
| New York City : 293 miles | Los Angeles : 2201 miles | Chicago : 457 miles |
| Houston : 1295 miles | Phoenix : 1910 miles | Philadelphia : 282 miles |
| San Antonio : 1438 miles | San Diego : 2191 miles | Dallas : 1206 miles |
| San Jose : 2286 miles | Fort Worth : 1230 miles | Austin : 1365 miles |
| Jacksonville : 889 miles | Columbus : 259 miles closest | Indianapolis : 442 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Elementary schools in Amherst
Heritage Heights Elementary School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 335
Maplemere Elementary School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 367
Smallwood Drive School
District of Amherst Central School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 652
Willow Ridge Elementary School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 328
Windermere Blvd School
District of Amherst Central School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 742
Middle schools in Amherst
Amherst Middle School
District of Amherst Central School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 669
Sweet Home Middle School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 703
High schools in Amherst
Amherst Central High School
District of Amherst Central School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 820
Sweet Home Senior High School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1034
Private schools in Amherst
Chc Learning Center
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 53
Christ The King Elementary School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 232
Jewish Heritage Day School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 108
Kadimah School Of Buffalo
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 52