Amherst, NY housing market
Homes typically sell in 9 days, a little above asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how Amherst compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Amherst at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Amherst and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | — | — | 9 | $93,483 |
| Pendleton | — | — | 13 | $113,750 |
| Cheektowaga | — | — | 10 | $69,239 |
| Eggertsville | — | — | — | $82,767 |
| Buffalo | $249K | +2.9% | 21 | $50,041 |
| North Tonawanda | $288K | +4.3% | 9 | $66,961 |
| Tonawanda Town | — | — | 10 | $77,679 |
3.3 years of income
The typical Amherst home costs about 3.3 years of the town's median household income, less than across New York (6.1 years).
How Amherst ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Recent listings in Amherst
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.