First post here. With a population of 9,762, Hamburg is a small town. Median household income is $109,028, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Emilia W.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Eastside. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in retail. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Thai.
No regrets on my end..
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Nolan Harris
it depends on the neighborhood
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nyc_sebastian
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Caroline Young
I've lived in Pine Hills for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from San Francisco, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Active local events and festivals
- Good airport with direct flights
- The housing market scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Aurora
Public transit is hit or miss here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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