Information on Amherst, Erie County
The Town of Amherst is located in the state of New York, in Erie County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Amherst Town HALL, Erie County
| Amherst Town Hall's address | Amherst Amherst Municipal Building 5583 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 United States | |
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| Phone number of Amherst Town Hall | +1 716-631-7000 | |
| Amherst, NY email | Loading... | |
| Amherst official website | amherst.ny.us | |
| Mayor of Amherst | Barry A. Weinstein | |
| Erie County, New York: Vital Records | Amherst vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your New York birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst NY in?Amherst, NY is located in Erie County |
Where is Amherst, New York ?Amherst is a town situated in Erie County, within the western part of New York State, USA. It is a suburban area of Buffalo, lying northeast of this major city. Additionally, Amherst is near Lake Erie and the international border with Canada, providing proximity to Niagara Falls. |
Amherst administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | New York |
| County | Erie - other counties in New York |
Demography of Amherst
| Name of Amherst inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 122 366 inhabitants | 10 / 189 | ||
| Population density in Amherst | 2 286,6 pop/sq mi (882,9 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Amherst, NY
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Amherst, NY
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMSVILLE POST OFFICE | 5325 SHERIDAN DRIVE | 7165291412 |
| TOWN OF TONAWANDA | 2919 DELAWARE AVENUE, ROOM 14 | 7168778800 |
| TONAWANDA POST OFFICE | 96 SEYMOUR ST | 7167796806 |
| CHEEKTOWAGA TOWN CLERK | 3301 BROADWAY STREET | 7166863983 |
| CHEEKTOWAGA BRANCH POST OFFICE | 125 GALLERIA DRIVE | 7166814523 |
| NORTH TONAWANDA POST OFFICE | 141 GOUNDRY ST | 7167996801 |
| NORTHSIDE STATION | 725 HERTEL AVE | 7168747007 |
| AMHERST BRANCH POST OFFICE | 5500 NORTH BAILEY AVENUE | 7168318651 |
| BUFFALO WEST SIDE STATION POST OFFICE | 465 GRANT STREET | 7168834623 |
| CENTRAL PARK POST OFFICE | 170 MANHATTAN AVE | 7168343215 |
| BUFFALO POST OFFICE MAIN OFFICE WINDOW | 1200 WILLIAM STREET | 7168462300 |
| ERIE COUNTY CLERK OF COURT - BUFFALO | 92 FRANKLIN ST. | 7168588785 |
| BUFFALO NIAGARA SQ STATION POST OFFICE | 229 W GENESEE STREET | 7168564601 |
| UB LAW LIBRARY | 211 OBRIEN HALL | 7166452204 |
| BUFFALO CAYUGA BRANCH | 285 CAYUGA ROAD | 7166313729 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Amherst
There are 20 bank branches in Amherst.
KeyBank National Association is the most popular bank in Amherst with 6 branch offices, followed by Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 5 branch offices and then Citizens Bank, National Association with 4 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Amherst:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| KeyBank National Association | 6 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 5 | Limited Service Facility Office |
| Citizens Bank, National Association | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Northwest Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Evans Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Five Star Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Amherst administrative numbers
| Amherst Town code | 3602000 |
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| Amherst Town postcode | 14221 |
Transportation modes in Amherst
| Airport | Buffalo Niagara International Airport 4.3 miles Niagara Falls International Airport 11.6 miles Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport 41.2 miles |
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Amherst territory
| Amherst area | 53,51 sq mi (138,60 km²) |
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| Amherst altitude | 594 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 42.9783 Longitude: -78.8 Latitude: 42° 58' 42'' North Longitude: 78° 48' 0'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Amherst | Currently, the town Amherst isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Amherst |
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| Village | Williamsville |
| Natural parks | Amherst isn't part of a natural park |
What is Amherst close to?
| Nearby cities include: Tonawanda, Cheektowaga, North Tonawanda and Buffalo | ||
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| Tonawanda | Tonawanda | Pendleton |
| Tonawanda |  | Cheektowaga |
| Buffalo | Cheektowaga | Cheektowaga |
| Tonawanda 4.8 miles | Cheektowaga 5.9 miles | North Tonawanda 6.1 miles |
| Buffalo 6.7 miles | Depew 6.7 miles |  Fort Erie 8 miles |
| Pendleton 8.1 miles | Grand Island 8.4 miles | Lancaster 8.6 miles |
| Wheatfield 9.2 miles | West Seneca 9.8 miles | Clarence 10.5 miles |
| Lackawanna 11.2 miles | Cambria 13.4 miles | Niagara Falls 13.4 miles |
| Niagara 13.5 miles | Elma 13.6 miles | Lockport 14.2 miles |
| Newstead 14.6 miles | Orchard Park 15.2 miles | Alden 16.4 miles |
Distance between Amherst and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2210 miles | Houston : 1294 miles | Philadelphia : 280 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 1907 miles | San Antonio : 1438 miles | San Diego : 2186 miles |
| Dallas : 1204 miles | San Jose : 2284 miles | Jacksonville : 889 miles |
| Indianapolis : 441 miles | San Francisco : 2333 miles | Austin : 1364 miles |
| Columbus : 300 miles | Fort Worth : 1230 miles | Charlotte : 549 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Amherst, NY
Elementary schools in Amherst
Heritage Heights Elementary School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 335
Maplemere Elementary School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 367
Smallwood Drive School
District of Amherst Central School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 652
Willow Ridge Elementary School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 328
Windermere Blvd School
District of Amherst Central School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 742
Middle schools in Amherst
Amherst Middle School
District of Amherst Central School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 669
Sweet Home Middle School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 703
High schools in Amherst
Amherst Central High School
District of Amherst Central School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 820
Sweet Home Senior High School
District of Sweet Home Central School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1034
Private schools in Amherst
Chc Learning Center
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 53
Christ The King Elementary School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 232
Jewish Heritage Day School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 108
Kadimah School Of Buffalo
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 52
Leisure and activities in Amherst surrounding area
| Lockport Cave to Lockport 14.3 miles | |
| Zoo | |
| Buffalo Zoo to Buffalo 3.8 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Grover Cleveland Golf Course to Buffalo 1.3 miles | Amherst Audubon Golf Course to Buffalo 1.9 miles |
| Delaware Park Course to Buffalo 4 miles | Evergreen Golf Club to Buffalo 4.7 miles |
| Brookfield Country Club to Buffalo 7 miles | Oakwood Golf Course to Buffalo 8 miles |
| Cazenovia Golf Course to Buffalo 9.2 miles | South Park Golf Course to Buffalo 10.3 miles |
| Rothland Golf Course to Akron 13.3 miles | The Links at Ivy Ridge to Akron 13.5 miles |