How many bedrooms do homes in Amherst, ME have?
In Amherst, ME, 17.7% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 51.6% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 33.0% of homes.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio or 1 bedroom
- 17.7%
- 3 or more bedrooms
- 51.6% (±10.7 points)
- Most common
- 3 bedrooms
Homes in Amherst by bedroom count
| Bedrooms | Amherst | Hancock County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% (±1.8 points) | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.4% (±6.0 points) | 11.4% | 11.7% | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.8% (±7.7 points) | 30.5% | 29.1% | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.0% (±7.9 points) | 36.8% | 38.9% | 38.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% (±5.4 points) | 13.8% | 14.0% | 17.5% |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 6.8% (±4.7 points) | 4.5% | 3.9% | 4.9% |
In Amherst, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is not measurably different from Hancock County (55.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (56.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (61.1%).
Homes with 3 or more bedrooms in places near Amherst
| Place | Distance | Homes with 3 or more bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | — | 51.6% (±10.7 points) | — |
| Clifton | 6.4 mi | 51.8% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aurora | 6.6 mi | 45.1% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Great Pond | 7.3 mi | 18.2% (±31.0 points) | Lower |
| Bradley | 7.4 mi | 60.8% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mariaville | 8.6 mi | 34.2% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Osborn | 9.2 mi | 56.6% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Otis | 11 mi | 54.2% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eddington | 11 mi | 61.7% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Great Pond, ME (18.2%), Mariaville, ME (34.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes with 3 or more bedrooms across Hancock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes with 3 or more bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Hancock | 54.9% (±10.4 points) |
| 22 | Brooksville | 54.7% (±9.7 points) |
| 23 | Otis | 54.2% (±10.2 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Deer Isle | 53.7% (±8.4 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Franklin | 53.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 26 | Gouldsboro | 52.8% (±9.0 points) |
| 27 | Amherst | 51.6% (±10.7 points) |
| 28 | Trenton | 51.1% (±7.1 points) |
| 29 | Sedgwick | 48.9% (±10.4 points) |
| 30 | Ellsworth | 46.8% (±6.9 points) |
| 31 | Aurora | 45.1% (±16.7 points) |
| 32 | Frenchboro | 45.0% (±21.4 points) |
| 33 | Tremont | 44.1% (±7.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Hancock County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Amherst
What is the most common home size in Amherst?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 33.0% of homes in Amherst, ME.
How many studios and one-bedroom homes are in Amherst?
17.7% of homes in Amherst have one bedroom or none.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Amherst town, Hancock County, Maine (county subdivision:01185, in state:23 county:009).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0039PE, DP04_0039PM, DP04_0040PE, DP04_0040PM, DP04_0041PE, DP04_0041PM, DP04_0042PE, DP04_0042PM, DP04_0043PE, DP04_0043PM, DP04_0044PE, DP04_0044PM
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Figures last updated on .