Town of

Amherst

Massachusetts
www.amherstma.gov
4 Boltwood Ave. Amherst, MA 01002
[email protected]
Phone: 413-259-3001

Town Manager:

Paul Bockelman

Municipal Election:

November 4, 2025
Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)

Town Council:

Patricia De Angelis
Ana Devlin-Gauthier
Ndifreke Ette
Lynn Griesemer
Mandi Jo Hanneke
Robert Hegner
Heather Lord
Pamela Rooney
George Ryan
Cathy Schoen
Andrew Steinberg
Jennifer Taub
Ellisha Walker

Demographics

Population40,277
Population Density1,459
Registered Voters13,537
Income Per Capita$21,921
EQV Per Capita$91,085
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate45.9%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$443,400
Median Gross Rent$1,484
Total Households8,114
Average Household Size2.27

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$17.95
Commercial Tax Rate$17.95
Average Tax Bill$9,693
Total Expenditures$84,310,105
Total Tax Levy$67,803,711
State Aid$18,407,077
Local Receipts$7,011,463
CPA Year Enacted2001
CPA Surcharge3.0%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential
Town Hall of Amherst

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 GovernmentCouncil – Manager
Incorporation Date1775
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Manager
Legislative BodyTown Council
Size of Council13

Geography

CountyHampshire
Area27.6 mi2
Public Roads138.1 mi
Regional Planning AgencyPioneer 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
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