City profile
Amherst, OH
Lorain County · Population 12,906
Amherst is a town in Lorain County, OH with about 12,906 residents and a typical home value near $239,000. It is 29 miles from Cleveland, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
28°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
166
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$239,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,588
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
115
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 86/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Ice storm, Hail
Nearest major airport
20 mi to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 47% Democratic / 52% Republican
Community
Population
12,906
Black population
1.8%
County
Lorain County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 12,906 residents
- Typical home value about $239,000
- 29 miles from Cleveland, OH
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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