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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $109,028 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,460 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,288 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,365 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25,097 |
| County GDP | $81,132M |
| Restaurants | 2,341 |
| Healthcare | 2,652 |
| Retail | 3,140 |
| Manufacturing | 914 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,093 |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.40% |
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Census Median | $238,000 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $379,900 |
| Median List Price | $379,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $185 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,019 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,273 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,093 |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.40% |
| Obesity | 29.0% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.7% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,238/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,652 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.3 inches |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 167.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 806 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,936/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7234°N, 78.8348°W |
| County FIPS | 36029 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,936/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 13 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 39 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,652 |
| Restaurants | 2,341 |
| Retail Stores | 3,140 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |