Information about Amherst
The city of Amherst is located in the state of New York. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. | |
| Municipality reviews | / 5 for Amherst by Cities and Towns in the United States the 1 January 2018 |
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Amherst’s Administration
| Address of Amherst city hall | AmherstCity hall Amherst 5583 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 United States http://www.amherst.ny.us | |||
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| City hall phone number | +1 716-631-7000 | |||
| City hall fax number | Not available | |||
| City hall email | Loading... | |||
| Amherst NY official website | www.amherst.ny.us | |||
| Amherst mayor | Barry A. Weinstein | |
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Amherst town demography
| Name of Amherst town’s inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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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) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Amherst, NY
The town does not have a passport office but we suggest the following facilities near Amherst NY
| Name | Street | Phone |
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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 |
| CHEEKTOWAGA BRANCH POST OFFICE | 125 GALLERIA DRIVE | 7166814523 |
| CHEEKTOWAGA TOWN CLERK | 3301 BROADWAY STREET | 7166863983 |
| NORTH TONAWANDA POST OFFICE | 141 GOUNDRY ST | 7167996801 |
| UB LAW LIBRARY | 211 OBRIEN HALL | 7166452204 |
| BUFFALO WEST SIDE STATION POST OFFICE | 465 GRANT STREET | 7168834623 |
| AMHERST BRANCH POST OFFICE | 5500 NORTH BAILEY AVENUE | 7168318651 |
| NORTHSIDE STATION | 725 HERTEL AVE | 7168747007 |
| BUFFALO POST OFFICE MAIN OFFICE WINDOW | 1200 WILLIAM STREET | 7168462300 |
| ERIE COUNTY CLERK OF COURT - BUFFALO | 92 FRANKLIN ST. | 7168588785 |
| BUFFALO NIAGARA SQ STATION POST OFFICE | 229 W GENESEE STREET | 7168564601 |
| CENTRAL PARK POST OFFICE | 170 MANHATTAN AVE | 7168343215 |
| BUFFALO CAYUGA BRANCH | 285 CAYUGA ROAD | 7166313729 |
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 banks in Amherst :
| Bank's name | Number of banks | 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 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 |
Information about Amherst
| 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 |
Transport modes in Amherst
| Airport | Buffalo Niagara International Airport 7 km Niagara Falls International Airport 18.6 km Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport 66.4 km |
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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’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 |
Schools in Amherst NY
Elementary schools in Amherst
Heritage Heights Elementary School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLow grade : K, High grade : 5
Students : 335
Maplemere Elementary School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLow grade : K, High grade : 5
Students : 367
Smallwood Drive School
District of Amherst Central School DistrictLow grade : K, High grade : 5
Students : 652
Willow Ridge Elementary School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLow grade : K, High grade : 5
Students : 328
Windermere Blvd School
District of Amherst Central School DistrictLow grade : PK, High grade : 5
Students : 742
Middle schools in Amherst
Amherst Middle School
District of Amherst Central School DistrictLow grade : 6, High grade : 8
Students : 669
Sweet Home Middle School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLow grade : 6, High grade : 8
Students : 703
High schools in Amherst
Amherst Central High School
District of Amherst Central School DistrictLow grade : 9, High grade : 12
Students : 820
Sweet Home Senior High School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLow grade : 9, High grade : 12
Students : 1034
Private schools in Amherst
Schools near Amherst
Amherst town’s weather
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Hotel offers in Amherst
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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 | |
| Zoo | |
| 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 |