Amherst County aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its citys. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any city.
Every city in Amherst County, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmherstCity | — | — | — | — | 41 |
| ColonyHood | $284,915 | 4.7% | 39 | 22 | 41 |
| GlenwoodHood | $284,915 | 4.7% | 51 | 22 | 41 |
| LakeviewHood | $284,915 | 4.7% | 57 | 22 | 41 |
| Lamont AcresHood | $284,915 | 4.7% | 61 | 22 | 41 |
| Magruder HillsHood | $284,915 | 4.7% | 50 | 22 | 41 |
| Montrose HeightsHood | $284,915 | 4.7% | 48 | 22 | 41 |
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| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.9 | 2.2 | -5.7% |
| 2023 | 19.1 | 2.4 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 19.5 | 2.4 | +16.9% |
| 2021 | 16.8 | 2.3 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 16.6 | 2.1 | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 18.6 | 2.1 | — |