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Facts about AMHERST

State: OH
Environment: Suburban,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 45-64
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Avg July Temperature: 60-80
Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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What it's Like to Retire in Amherst

Amherst is a small town near Lake Erie that is west of Cleveland. The population is just under 12,000. It is known as the sandstone center of the world for its many quarries; the stone was used in grindstones and in local buildings. Photos courtesy of Wikipedia and Chris Light.

Where to Retire in Amherst and Home Prices

There are several active communities in the area (see link at top right). After hovering just over $100,000 for most of 2011 and 2102, the median price of a home jumped to almost $180,000 in late 2012.

What is special about Amherst

Sandstone capital of the world.

What is not special about Amherst

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Who will like retirement in Amherst

People who want to be near the Lake in northern Ohio and who want to be in a small town might like it here.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Located west of Cleveland in northern Ohio. The average Jan temp is in the mid 20s and the average July temp in the low 70s.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

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Crime

Crime rate is low.

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Facts about AMHERST

State: OH
Environment: Suburban,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 45-64
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Avg July Temperature: 60-80
Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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