Town of
Amherst
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-259-3001
Town Manager:
Paul BockelmanSelect Board:
Municipal Election:
November 4, 2025Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)
Town Council:
Patricia De Angelis
Ana Devlin-Gauthier
Ndifreke Ette
Mandi Jo Hanneke
Robert Hegner
Heather Lord
Pamela Rooney
George Ryan
Cathy Schoen
Andrew Steinberg
Jennifer Taub
Ellisha Walker
Demographics
| Population | 39,378 | |
| Population Density | 1,427 | |
| Registered Voters | 13,333 | |
| Income Per Capita | $20,969 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $73,996 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 45.9% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $443,400 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,484 | |
| Total Households | 8,114 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $20.10 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $20.10 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $89,848,984 | |
| Total Expenditures | $78,614,615 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $61,725,183 | |
| State Aid | $17,451,592 | |
| Local Receipts | $6,409,206 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,001 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Located in the Pioneer Valley, Amherst is a diverse, inclusive community offering a rich array of educational and cultural opportunities. Home to the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst College, and Hampshire College, Amherst has a storied literary history that includes poet Emily Dickinson.
Governance
| Form of Government | Council – Manager | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,775 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Legislative Body | Town Council | |
| Size of Council | 13 |
Geography
| County | Hampshire | |
| Area | 27.6 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 138.1 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Pioneer Valley Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
Jo Comerford
Mass. House
Mindy Domb