Amherst, WI
Portage County County · Wisconsin
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Amherst based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Amherst
National Avg
Wisconsin Avg
Population: 44Income: 38Home Value: 22Safety: 50Education: 28Median Age: 74Climate: 50Cost of Living: 48
Quick Stats
Population
1,033
2023 ACS
Median Income
$56,833
2023
Median Home Value
$218,000
2023
Median Rent
$829
2023
Median Age
44.5
Unemployment
2.8%
Cost of Living Index
95.5
100 = national avg
Amherst, WI is a city in Portage County County, Wisconsin. With a population of 1,033, it is one of the communities in Wisconsin. The median household income is $56,833. The median home value is $218,000, and the median rent is $829. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Amherst.
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