Amherst, Texas

About Amherst

Amherst, TX is a tiny community located in northwestern Texas, home to 641 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Amherst is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.92 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 697 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Amherst Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Amherst — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.

🏫 Schools in Amherst

• AMHERST SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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