Amherst town
Located in the New York region, Amherst is a town and its area, population and various key information is listed below. | |
| Municipality reviews | / 5 for Amherst by Cities and Towns in the United States the 1 January 2018 |
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Amherst mayor
| Address of Amherst mayor | AmherstCity hall Amherst 5583 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 United States Work+1 716-631-7000 http://www.amherst.ny.us |
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| city hall phone number | ()716) 631-7000 International: +1 716-631-7000 |
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| city hall email | Loading... |
| city hall official website | www.amherst.ny.us |
Amherst town administration
| Amherst town mayor | Barry A. Weinstein | |
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Amherst town administrative number
| Amherst town code | 3602000 |
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| Amherst town postcode | 14221 |
Amherst town administrative data
| Country | United States |
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| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
Amherst town
| Cities twinned with Amherst | Currently, the town Amherst isn’t twinned |
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| Town’s namesake | |
| Village | Williamsville (5 573 population) |
| Natural park | Amherst isn't a part of any natural park |
Schools in Amherst
| Name | Amherst Central High School |
| Phone | (716) 362-8100 |
| Address | 4301 Main St, 14226 Amherst (New York) |
| Data | Private : no Low grade : 9 High grade : 12 School level : High |
| Name | Amherst Middle School |
| Phone | (716) 362-7100 |
| Address | 55 Kings Hwy, 14226 Amherst (New York) |
| Data | Private : no Low grade : 6 High grade : 8 School level : Middle |
| Name | Chc Learning Center |
| Phone | (716) 831-8422 |
| Address | 1085 Eggert Rd, 14226 Amherst (New York) |
| Data | Private : yes Low grade : PK High grade : K School level : Private |
| Name | Christ The King Elementary School |
| Phone | (716) 839-0473 |
| Address | 2 Lamarck Dr, 14226 Amherst (New York) |
| Data | Private : yes Low grade : PK High grade : 8 School level : Private |
| Name | Heritage Heights Elementary School |
| Phone | (716) 250-1525 |
| Address | 2545 Sweet Home Rd, 14228 Amherst (New York) |
| Data | Private : no Low grade : K High grade : 5 School level : Elementary |
| Name | Jewish Heritage Day School |
| Phone | (716) 568-0226 |
| Address | 411 John James Audubon Pkwy, 14228 Amherst (New York) |
| Data | Private : yes Low grade : PK High grade : 8 School level : Private |
| Name | Kadimah School Of Buffalo |
| Phone | (716) 836-6903 |
| Address | 1085 Eggert Rd, 14226 Amherst (New York) |
| Data | Private : yes Low grade : PK High grade : 8 School level : Private |
| Name | Maplemere Elementary School |
| Phone | (716) 250-1550 |
| Address | 236 E Maplemere Rd, 14221 Amherst (New York) |
| Data | Private : no Low grade : K High grade : 5 School level : Elementary |
| Name | Smallwood Drive School |
| Phone | (716) 362-2100 |
| Address | 300 Smallwood Dr, 14226 Amherst (New York) |
| Data | Private : no Low grade : K High grade : 5 School level : Elementary |
| Name | Sweet Home Middle School |
| Phone | (716) 250-1450 |
| Address | 4150 Maple Rd, 14226 Amherst (New York) |
| Data | Private : no Low grade : 6 High grade : 8 School level : Middle |
| Name | Sweet Home Senior High School |
| Phone | (716) 250-1203 |
| Address | 1901 Sweet Home Rd, 14228 Amherst (New York) |
| Data | Private : no Low grade : 9 High grade : 12 School level : High |
| Name | Willow Ridge Elementary School |
| Phone | (716) 250-1575 |
| Address | 480 Willow Ridge Dr, 14228 Amherst (New York) |
| Data | Private : no Low grade : K High grade : 5 School level : Elementary |
| Name | Windermere Blvd School |
| Phone | (716) 362-4100 |
| Address | 291 Windermere Blvd, 14226 Amherst (New York) |
| Data | Private : no Low grade : PK High grade : 5 School level : Elementary |
Schools near Amherst
Amherst map
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Transport modes in Amherst
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Amherst town territory
| Amherst town area | 53,51 sq mi (138,60 km²) |
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| Amherst town 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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Amherst town demography
| Name of Amherst town’s inhabitants (demonym) | ||||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Number of inhabitants | 122 366 population | 17 / 209 | ||
| Amherst town population density | 2 286,6 pop/sq mi (882,9 pop/km²) | |||
Amherst town’s neighbouring towns
| Amherst neighbouring towns | ||
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| Tonawanda | Tonawanda | Pendleton |
| Tonawanda |  | Cheektowaga |
| Buffalo | Cheektowaga | Cheektowaga |
| Amherst neighbouring towns | ||
| Tonawanda 7.8 km | Cheektowaga 9.5 km | North Tonawanda 9.8 km |
| Buffalo 10.7 km | Depew 10.8 km |  Fort Erie 12.9 km |
| Pendleton 13 km | Grand Island 13.5 km | Lancaster 13.8 km |
| Wheatfield 14.8 km | West Seneca 15.8 km | Clarence 16.9 km |
| Lackawanna 18 km | Cambria 21.6 km | Niagara Falls 21.6 km |
| Niagara 21.7 km | Elma 22 km | Lockport 22.9 km |
| Newstead 23.5 km | Orchard Park 24.5 km | Alden 26.4 km |
Distance between Amherst and country’s main cities
| New York City : 478 km | Los Angeles : 3556 km | Chicago : 741 km |
| Houston : 2083 km | Philadelphia : 450 km closest | Phoenix : 3068 km |
| San Antonio : 2314 km | San Diego : 3517 km | Dallas : 1937 km |
| San Jose : 3674 km | Jacksonville : 1430 km | Indianapolis : 709 km |
| San Francisco : 3754 km | Austin : 2194 km | Columbus : 482 km |
Amherst town’s weather
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The top 3 most popular banks in Amherst
There are 20 bank branches in Amherst.
KeyBank National Association is the most popular bank in town with 6, followed by Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 5 and then Citizens Bank, National Association with 4.
Find below all the banks locations in Amherst :
| Bank's name | Address | Service Type |
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| KeyBank National Association | 4020 Sheridan Drive | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | University Plaza, 3500 Main Street | Limited Service Facility Office |
| Citizens Bank, National Association | 3180 Sheridan Drive | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Northwest Bank | 3150 Sheridan Drive | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Five Star Bank | 5491 Sheridan Drive | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Evans Bank, National Association | 3388 Sheridan Drive | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Hotel in Amherst and its surroundings
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 | Residence Inn Buffalo Amherst Address : 100 Maple Road : 119 $US / 249 $US - 112 Neighbouring the Adubon Town Golf Park and Buffalo University, this hotel offers spacious guest suites with fully equipped kitchens. Facilities include a tennis court, outdoor pool area and free Wi-Fi. |
 | DoubleTree by Hilton Buffalo-Amherst Address : 10 Flint Road 187 Next to the University of Buffalo - North Campus and Interstate 290, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and rooms that include a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a work desk. Boulevard Mall and the Walden Galleria Mall are nearby. |
 | Buffalo/Amherst Courtyard by Marriott Address : 4100 Sheridan Drive : 111 $US / 224 $US - 108 Just minutes from Buffalo city centre, and about 3 miles (5 km) from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, this hotel offers comfort and convenience to every traveler. |
 | Homewood Suites by Hilton Buffalo-Amherst Address : 1138 Millersport Highway 93 Close to many popular area attractions as well as Buffalo Niagara International Airport, this hotel provides many free services and all-suite accommodations furnished with full kitchens. |
 | Red Roof Inn University of Buffalo Amherst Address : 42 Flint Road : 51 $US / 130 $US - 108 Situated only minutes outside of downtown Amherst, New York, and just off Interstate 290, this conveniently located hotel offers comfortable accommodations, ideal whether in town for business or for pleasure. |
Leisure and activities in the Amherst town’s surrounding area
| Lockport Cave to Lockport 23.1 km | |
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| Buffalo Zoo to Buffalo 6.1 km | |
| Golf course | |
| Grover Cleveland Golf Course to Buffalo 2 km | Amherst Audubon Golf Course to Buffalo 3 km |
| Delaware Park Course to Buffalo 6.5 km | Evergreen Golf Club to Buffalo 7.6 km |
| Brookfield Country Club to Buffalo 11.3 km | Oakwood Golf Course to Buffalo 12.9 km |
| Cazenovia Golf Course to Buffalo 14.8 km | South Park Golf Course to Buffalo 16.5 km |
| Rothland Golf Course to Akron 21.3 km | The Links at Ivy Ridge to Akron 21.7 km |