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Amherst

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$144K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$110K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.410
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$110K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,377 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.2005
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.87%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.63%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.8%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.3 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.673
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.736 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.71%

How Amherst compares

By median home value, Amherst is the 5th most expensive of 6 cities in Lamb County, and its typical home is worth more than 44% of all homes in Lamb County.

Home values in Amherst

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$81K$413K
cities in Lamb County ranked by median home value
#Lamb CountyMedian valueHomes
1Springlake$158K111
2Littlefield$122K2,987
3Sudan$120K603
4Olton$118K951
5Amherst$110K410
6Earth$91K510

About the Amherst market

What is the median home price in Amherst, TX?

The median sale price in Amherst, TX is $143,797 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Amherst, TX each year?

1 homes sold in Amherst, TX over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Amherst, TX?

Amherst, TX contains 410 residential properties, with a median of 1,377 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 2005. The median TopHap Estimate is $110K.

How does Amherst, TX compare to the rest of Lamb County?

By median home value, Amherst, TX is the 5th most expensive of 6 cities in Lamb County. Its typical home is worth more than 44% of all homes in Lamb County. Olton ranks just above it and Earth just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Amherst, TX?

63% of homes in Amherst, TX are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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