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Amherst ( (listen)) is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. Amherst is the most populated town in upstate New York, and an inner ring suburb of Buffalo. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 122,366. This represents an increase of 5.0% from the 2000 census.The largest and most populous suburb of Buffalo, New York, the town of Amherst encompasses the village of Williamsville as well as the hamlets of Eggertsville, Getzville, Snyder, Swormville, and East Amherst. The town is in the northern part of the county and borders a section of the Erie Canal. Most of the eastern side of the town is referred to as Williamsville, New York due to sharing the zip code (Buffalo, NY 14221) with the village and closeness.
Amherst is home to the north campus of the University at Buffalo, the graduate campus of Medaille College, a satellite campus of Bryant & Stratton College, and Daemen College.

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I've already worked in this area and it's upper middle class in my opinion. I like the atmosphere and it's a higher income area which results in better income for me.But I will help anyone as I've done so all along thru the years as a homecare aide. Everyone needs love and proper care.

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You're close to everywhere, shopping center etc

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Neighborhood association provides activities for all ages, but focuses mostly on young families. Transportation is fairly accessible. The local Senior Center is an active place and there are numerous libraries and shopping opportunities within close range.

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Clean

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Amherst is a very small town. All the kids go to school together. Very nice people. Lots of great stores around.

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