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Amherst, TX

Amherst, TX.

Population: 1,130 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$94,802
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
-12.6%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$112,066
House Price Index
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, strongWind, coldWave, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
19.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Sudan Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) (43 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+1 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Median annual property tax
$837
Households with broadband internet
58.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,959
Average weekly wage
$1,008
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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