Largest observed gap
Monthly rent
$903 tract average vs. $1,369 citywide (-34%)
The listed tracts average 34% below the citywide median, a large separation that makes the tract rows more informative than the citywide figure alone.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Amherst
Among 10 census tracts, Tract 102.02 leads at $89,554 median income - about 2× Tract 105.05 at $46,845.
10 census tracts · Virginia · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$66,885
median household
Income Range
$46,845 – $89,554
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$903/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
10
in Amherst
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Household income
$66,885 tract average vs. $71,313 citywide (-6%)
The tract average runs 6% below the citywide median. That modest difference shows why the tract table can refine a city-level starting point.
Comparison 3
Home value
$207,533 tract average vs. $213,300 citywide (-3%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 3% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 10 of 10 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 102.02 highest at $89,554 ; Tract 105.05 lowest at $46,845.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
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Tract 101 Amherst Co. | 5,067 | View › |
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Tract 102.01 Amherst Co. | 4,762 | View › |
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Tract 105.04 Amherst Co. | 3,773 | View › |
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Tract 104.01 Amherst Co. | 3,609 | View › |
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Tract 103 Amherst Co. | 3,308 | View › |
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Tract 104.02 Amherst Co. | 2,906 | View › |
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Tract 102.02 Amherst Co. | 2,690 | View › |
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Tract 106 Amherst Co. | 2,478 | View › |
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Tract 105.06 Amherst Co. | 1,753 | View › |
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Tract 105.05 Amherst Co. | 1,039 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026