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Amherst, Ohio · ZIP 44001

Amherst — ZIP 44001

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Amherst (44001) scores 80/100 — Good for Ohio. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $286K.

80OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share6%
Property crime share94%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index79/100
Avg math proficiency62%
Avg reading proficiency74%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100
Typical home value$286K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$286K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,260

Violent Crime

630

Property Crime

2,630

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lorain County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Walter G. Nord Middle School04–05556
70%
73%
Powers Elementary SchoolPK–031,104
67%
74%
Amherst Junior High School06–08859
64%
67%
Marion L Steele High School09–121,014
46%
83%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

21,123

Median Income

$90K

Homeownership

88%

Median Age

45 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 44001 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 44001 has a school score of 79/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 44001 is approximately $286K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 44001 in Amherst has an overall NeighborScore of 80/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.