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Amherst, Massachusetts retirement guide

Massachusetts

Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Amherst: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,90053
Healthcare
Poor35
Safety
2.6 / 5 · Caution29
Climate
3.3 / 5 · Good33
View of downtown Amherst, Massachusetts, taken from above the Amherst College quad

Is Amherst a good place to retire?

Amherst can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.6 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,931

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,960

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Housing
$1,567
Utilities
$95
Food
$524
Transportation
$774

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,267

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$1,189

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Poor

Hospitals Nearby

city

1

Primary Care Access

city

Poor

Pharmacy Convenience

city

Poor

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Safety

estimated

2.6 / 5 · Caution

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.3 / 5 · Good

Summer Heat

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Winter Comfort

estimated

2.9 / 5 · Good

Air Quality

estimated

3.4 / 5 · Very Good

Walkability

city

3.1 / 5 · Good

Age 50+

city

18.8% · Younger-skewed

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation