At a Glance
Median Income
$78,125
$42,580 per capita
Home Value
$229,200
Zillow: $338,839
Median Rent
$873/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
1,785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Hamburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamburg residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,580. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,874 business establishments, including 188 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamburg is $229,200 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,839. Median rent is $873/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Hamburg reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,785/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Hamburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamburg has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population544
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density2,590/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$42,580
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$7,614M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,200
Rent$873
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$338,839
Housing Units212
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property1,785/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death3,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,003 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Hamburg was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 188 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.