Amherst Town, MA vs Fate, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Amherst Town
66
#305 nationally
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Amherst Town leads in average commute (18.9 min vs 35 min). Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $68,427).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Amherst Town, MA | Fate, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#305) | 73.8 (#671) |
| Population | 40,277 | 24,626 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $359,854 |
| Median Household Income | $68,427 | $121,935 |
| Average Commute | 18.9 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | N/A | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.9 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Amherst Town has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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Score
Amherst Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
40,277
Median Income
$68,427
Commute
18.9 min
Northeast
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73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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