Amherst blends a historic village center with wooded, spacious lots just northwest of Nashua. Routes 101 and 101A connect the town to Nashua, Manchester and the F.E. Everett Turnpike, and New Hampshire has no state income or sales tax.
Amherst Village, centered on the town green, is known for its antique colonials and historic homes. Beyond the village, buyers will find subdivisions with larger lots and homes set on wooded acreage.
The median single-family sale price in Amherst was $723,000 for January through August 2026, up 5% from $688,250 over the same period in 2025, according to New Hampshire REALTORS®.
Amherst students attend Souhegan High School, which also serves neighboring Mont Vernon. Visit the Amherst School District website for current school information.
The village green hosts community events through the year, Baboosic Lake offers summer swimming and boating, and Ponemah Bog has a boardwalk through a rare bog habitat.
Amherst's 2025 property tax rate is $23.98 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Pat Clancey Realty helps buyers and sellers in Amherst from our office at 151 Amherst St in Nashua. Call (603) 883-6565 or request a free home valuation.
726 people live in Amherst, where the median age is 39.2 and the average individual income is $112,287. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Amherst, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sweet Adventures, FROM BIGGIE WITH LOVE, and Friendly Island Activities.
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Amherst has 250 households, with an average household size of 2.9. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Amherst do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 726 people call Amherst home. The population density is 1,000 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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