Lorain County, Ohio
Amherst Real Estate and Local Guide
Amherst is a Lorain County city west of Cleveland whose identity grew from its 19th-century sandstone quarries, earning it the motto "Sandstone Center of the World." Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Amherst best.
About the area
Living in Amherst, OH
Amherst's official motto is "Sandstone Center of the World," reflecting its once world-leading sandstone quarries.
The housing market
Homes in Amherst
- About 87.7% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 87.1% of housing is single-family detached homes.
- The median owner-occupied home value is about $222,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Amherst home
Sandstone Village
Amherst Historical Society heritage village on Milan Avenue with restored historic buildings and a quarry museum
Amherst Historical Society
Nonprofit founded in 1973 preserving the town's sandstone-quarrying heritage
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.