Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Hamburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,377. Residents earn $57,212 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hamburg receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hamburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hamburg is $57,212, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Hamburg is $182,900, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,126 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Hamburg is below the national average at 350 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,400 per 100,000, 29% below the national average.
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Hamburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 21.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,212 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,013 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,223 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,856 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,917 |
| County GDP | $26,580M |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Healthcare | 964 |
| Retail | 1,095 |
| Manufacturing | 461 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.03% |
| Commute Time | 25.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $182,900 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $287,579 |
| Median List Price | $229,900 |
| Median List Price | $229,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $168 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,126 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.03% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,368/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Total Violent | 349.9/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 23.3/100K |
| Robbery | 23.3/100K |
| Assault | 303.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,399.6/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 349.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,026.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 23.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 402 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5562°N, 75.9824°W |
| County FIPS | 42011 |
Winner: Republican by 12.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,316/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Retail Stores | 1,095 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 25.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |