Amherst at a glance
- Amherst has a population of about 120,000.
- It's part of New York.
- New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 292 miles away.
- Towns nearby: Kenmore (4 miles), Tonawanda (5 miles) and North Tonawanda (5 miles).
Dating by city / United States / New York / Amherst
Singles in Amherst, New York
Members from Amherst and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.
First-date ideas for Amherst
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Amherst. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Amherst: questions and answers
How far around Amherst can I search?
Within 30 miles of Amherst there are 30 towns and cities — Buffalo, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls among them — with more than 1.1 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.
Is online dating in Amherst free on YADate?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Amherst and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.
Are the profiles near Amherst real?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Amherst?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.