Housing in Amherst
Amherst's housing market runs meaningfully below Greater Boston's costs, with a real, disclosed spread between two 2026 index methodologies this record does not resolve to one number.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed cross-source spread
Zillow's own typical home value for Amherst ran approximately $487,354 in 2026; a separately-cited, seasonally adjusted figure covering only the middle price tier of homes ran somewhat lower, approximately $427,942 -- a real, disclosed methodology gap rather than one resolved figure.
Amherst's demand base: students, faculty, and staff
Amherst's housing demand is shaped substantially by UMass Amherst's, Amherst College's, and Hampshire College's combined faculty, staff, and off-campus student populations, alongside the town's genuine year-round residents -- a real, distinct demand driver from Amherst's Pioneer Valley neighbors.
A genuinely high property tax load on top of purchase price
Amherst's total FY2025-26 mil rate of $17.95 per $1,000 of assessed value is a real, ongoing cost to budget for beyond the purchase price itself -- the 14th-highest rate in Massachusetts.
Key takeaways
- Typical home value runs approximately $427,942-$487,354 depending on the specific 2026 index methodology cited.
- Housing demand is shaped substantially by Amherst's three resident colleges/university, a real, distinct driver.
- Amherst's property tax rate ($17.95/$1,000) is a real, ongoing cost beyond the purchase price -- the 14th-highest in Massachusetts.
- Confirm current, address-specific pricing directly for a target property.
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