Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Amherst town, Virginia?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Amherst town, Virginia is $718/month (±$28), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $220,700 (±$29,758), and the median household income is $70,841/year. The unemployment rate in Amherst County, Virginia was 3.2% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Amherst town, Virginia
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $718 |
| Median Home Value | $220,700 |
| Median Household Income | $70,841 |
| Total Housing Units | 865 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 256 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 30% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 39 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3.2% |
How does Amherst town, Virginia compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Virginia.
Higher rent than 10% of cities in Virginia · 426th of 470
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls CDP | $3,501 |
| 1 | South Run CDP | $3,501 |
| 1 | Wakefield CDP | $3,501 |
| … 422 more … | ||
| 426 | Amherst town(you are here) | $718 |
| … 41 more … | ||
| 468 | St. Paul town | $460 |
| 469 | Fries town | $333 |
| 470 | Lovingston CDP | $232 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Amherst town, Virginia?
The median gross rent in Amherst town, Virginia is $718/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Amherst town, Virginia?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Amherst town, Virginia is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Amherst town, Virginia?
The median home value in Amherst town, Virginia is $220,700 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Amherst town are rent-burdened?
In Amherst town, Virginia, 39 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Amherst town, Virginia?
The median household income in Amherst town, Virginia is $70,841/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $718 has a margin of error of ±$28. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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