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Living in Amherst

In Amherst, unemployment is 11.9% (2021).

The population of Amherst totalled 9,685 at the end of 2022. At the end of 2021, unemployment in Amherst reached 11.89%. Amherst had a foreign population of 280 at the end of 2021.

Last checked 2026-10-0710 sources

Population9,685people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (region)2,426EUR/month31 Dec 2023Official source · Wages, salaries and commissions of tax filers aged 15 years and over by sex and age group
Unemployment rate11.89%country median 8.4% — 42% aboveOfficial source · Statistics Canada
Recorded crime6,147incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025District figureOfficial source · Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police

Higher unemployment than 82% of Canadian cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 66% of Canadian cities that publish it.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Amherst?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Amherst.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent figure is published for Amherst. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Amherst recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€50
Mobile plan, 10 GB€24
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited49.79 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Bell Fibe 500 home internet1Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB24.27 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Public Mobile 50GB plan5Official · national market

Is Amherst a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 38–60%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on education · range 41–61%
Student52%strong on cost, weak on education · range 40–64%
Family48%strong on family, weak on education · range 36–60%
Retirement59%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 45–73%

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Amherst?

The unemployment rate is about 11.9 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 11.89 % · Statistics Canada8
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Amherst is 11.9%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)2,426 EUR/month31 Dec 2023Wages, salaries and commissions of tax filers aged 15 years and over by sex and age group10Official · regional context
Unemployment rate11.89 %country median 8.4%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Amherst. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Amherst. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Safety

How safe is Amherst?

Police recorded about 6,147 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police2

Recorded crime across major citiesAmherst highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Amherst highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Winnipeg7,894
Edmonton7,108
Halifax6,020
Vancouver5,438
Calgary4,796
London4,743
Québec4,630
Ottawa4,298
Hamilton4,257
Toronto4,177
Gatineau3,756
Montreal3,674
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents6,147 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police2Official · county

Mobility and administration

Amherst's nearest airport was YQM, 48 km away and offered 7 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport7 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Distance to the nearest major airport48 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)YQM3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Amherst. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

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Population and city profile

Amherst covered an area of 12.1 km² at the end of 2021. The population density of Amherst stood at 779.4 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Amherst?

The published population was 9,685 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area12.07 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share3.03 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Foreign residents280 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Population density779.4 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population9,685 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population was 9,723 in 2001 and 9,685 in 2022.

Alternatives for people set on Amherst

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Blainville as an Amherst alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 750 km, better on 2 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 62,700 Blainville vs 9,685 Amherst+547%
  • Foreign residents: 11.7% Blainville vs 3.0% Amherst+287%
  • Unemployment: 5.6% Blainville vs 11.9% Amherst−53%
  • Median gross pay, region: €2,789 (2020) Blainville vs €2,426 (2023) Amherstno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,099 Blainville vs 6,147 Amherstno percentage
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Alternative cities in Canada

Other cities in Canada to compare with Amherst, nearest in population first.

All Canada cities
New Glasgow9,697 residentsBanff9,656 residentsNotre-Dame-des-Prairies9,653 residentsLorraine9,725 residentsPort Elgin9,619 residentsWhitecourt9,582 residents

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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Amherst when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Amherst?

The published population was 9,685 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

How safe is Amherst?

Police recorded about 6,147 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police.

What is the unemployment rate in Amherst?

The unemployment rate is about 11.9 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Amherst?

The median gross salary is 2,426 EUR/month. Source: Wages, salaries and commissions of tax filers aged 15 years and over by sex and age group.

How many foreign residents live in Amherst?

280 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Amherst a good place to live?

Amherst may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. Bell Fibe 500 home internet bell.ca · checked 2026-09-15
  2. Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-09-25
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Public Mobile 50GB plan publicmobile.ca · checked 2026-09-15
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Wages, salaries and commissions of tax filers aged 15 years and over by sex and age group www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-10-07

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