At a Glance
Median Income
$90,655
$53,472 per capita
Home Value
$258,200
Zillow: $398,280
Median Rent
$1,714/mo
40.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
149/100K
656/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.9%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
11.5% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $90,655 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,472. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamburg is $258,200 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,280. Median rent is $1,714/month, with 40.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Hamburg reports 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 656/100K.
Education
40.9% of adults in Hamburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,293
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2,863/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born19.3%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,655
Per Capita$53,472
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,200
Rent$1,714
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$398,280
Housing Units1,478
Rent Burden40.6%
Crime
F
Violent149/100K
Property656/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation498 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.9%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Hamburg was founded in 1920.
The median home in Hamburg was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
19.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.