Amherst Township Ohio City Guide

Amherst Township is home to around 6,900 residents. Between 2010 and 2018, the township experienced a population growth of 0.7%, which indicates the population has changed very little.

For reference, an estimated 47% of Amherst Township residents are male, and 53% are female. The median male age is 44, and the median female age is 49.

Amherst Township’s median resident age is 51.7, which is over Ohio’s median age. 17% of residents are under 18, while 10% are in their 20s. Another 8% of residents are in their 30s. 11% of the population is between 40-49 years old, while about 40% of residents are between 50-69 years old.

At 98.7%, the vast majority of Amherst Township’s population is White. Around 1% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.

For additional context, 77.4% of the population was born in Ohio. Another 10.8% of Amherst Township residents were born in the southern part of the U.S. Roughly 6% of other residents were born in the northeast, while 4% were born in the midwest, and 1.6% of residents were born in the west.

About 1% of Amherst Township’s population was born outside of the U.S. About 40% of foreign-born residents have European ancestry, 17% have Asian ancestry, and 3% of residents have African ancestry.

About 93% of Amherst Township’s 25 years and over population has earned high school diplomas or GEDs. This statistic is slightly higher than the statewide average of 90%.

An estimated 40% of Amherst Township residents have a bachelor’s degree, while about 37% of residents have earned an associate’s degree. From there, 19.2% of residents hold a master’s degree. About 1% of residents have earned a doctoral degree, and less than 1% of residents hold a professional degree.

For reference, the local high school dropout rate is 7%. 88% of the township’s school-aged students attend public schools, and 12% of local students attend private schools in the area.

Amherst Township has an estimated median property value of around $146K, which is well under comparable national median home value rates.

On-going market trends indicate that Amherst Township’s real estate market is classed as somewhat competitive and relatively considered to be a balanced market. Homes generally sell under 2% of the list price, though properties may sell 1% above list price if the bidding is competitive. It’s not uncommon for properties to receive multiple offers from buyers.

About 55% of properties in the township are valued in the $100K-$199K price range. 20% of properties are classed within the $200K-$399K range, and 2% of properties are worth between $400K-$749K. Meanwhile, 7% of properties cost between $50K-$99K, and 17% of the real estate market is valued under $50K.

As for appreciation rates, Amherst Township’s rates have generally been below 1% between December 2009 and December 2019, which tracks under national averages during the same time period.

Of the housing options in Amherst Township, 90% of properties are owner-occupied, and about 10% of residences are rented.

Out of the township’s rental properties, 69% cost between $500-$999 per month, and 20% run between $1,000-%1,499 per month. Additionally, 11% of rented residences cost less than $500 per month. Altogether, these numbers indicate that the median rent in Amherst Township is $716 per month, which is under national averages.

The majority of housing options have between 3-4 bedrooms, and few properties have 1 bedroom layouts. Similarly, a small fraction of properties in Amherst Township have more than 4 bedrooms. As for age, the majority of properties were built between 1940-1969, and a large portion of other housing options were constructed between 1970-1999.

As expected considering Amherst Township’s population demographics, about 90% of housing options are single family type residences. Around 6% of properties are condominiums, and a small fraction at about 4% are apartments.

The median household income in Amherst Township is about $56K, and the township’s median earnings per worker is $48K.

About 16% of Amherst Township’s population earns less than $10K annually. Around 6% of residents earn between $10K-$15K. Another 8% of the population makes between $15K-$20K each year. Another 32% of residents earn between $20K-$50K each year.

From there, 25% of residents earn between $50K-$75K each year. Another 10% of the population makes between $75K-$100K annually. Meanwhile, 4% of the population earns more than $100K each year.

Amherst Township’s unemployment rate is about 2%. The percentage of residents living in poverty is 7.4%.