Hamburg, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Hamburg is a small city in New York with a population of 9,762. Residents earn $109,028 per year, which is 45% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
9,762 Population 3,936/sq mi density
$109,028 Median Income $48,460 per capita
$238,000 Home Value
$1,019 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,028 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$238,000 home value, $1,019/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $109,028
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $238,000
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 50.4%
50% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,019
12% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.0%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

How Hamburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,762
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density3,936/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,028
Per Capita$48,460
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$81,132M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$238,000
Rent$1,019
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation806 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.4%
High School+96.9%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute22 min
EV Stations13
Libraries39

Is Hamburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hamburg receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Hamburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hamburg is $109,028, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Hamburg among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hamburg is $238,000, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,019 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Hamburg is a highly educated community — 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Hamburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches, including 167.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Hamburg has a population of 9,762 with a density of 3,936 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.3%), with 1.1% Black.

Population

9,762
Total Population
3,936
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Hamburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hamburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hamburg is $109,028, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Hamburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$109,028
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,460
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
IRS Avg AGI$78,365

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)25,097
County GDP$81,132M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,341
Healthcare2,652
Retail3,140
Manufacturing914

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,093
131% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Hamburg is $238,000, 16% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,019 (12% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$238,000
16% below US avg
Median List Price$379,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$379,900
$/Sq Ft$185
Homes Sold10
Sale-to-List Ratio103.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,019
12% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,273

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,093
131% above US avg
Effective Rate3.40%
In Hamburg, 29.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 17.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hamburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.0%
10% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure24.7%
Asthma11.1%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.0%
Physical Inactivity17.0%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress15.5%
Physical Distress10.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.1%
Checkup Rate80.9%
Premature Death8,238/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access97.2%
Healthcare Facilities2,652

Crime Rates: Hamburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Safety Score

Hamburg has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.3 inches
40% above US avg
Snowfall167.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation806 ft (246 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density3,936/sq mi
Coordinates42.7234°N, 78.8348°W
County FIPS36029
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 50.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 45.2%
D 54.8%

Winner: Democrat by 9.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.4%
50% above US avg
High School+96.9%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,936/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations13
Alt Fuel Stations13
Public Libraries39
Healthcare Facilities2,652
Restaurants2,341
Retail Stores3,140

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Work from Home12.5%

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