Hamburg, PA

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.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,377 Population 2,316/sq mi density
$57,212 Median Income $39,013 per capita
$182,900 Home Value $287,579 Zillow
$1,126 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
350 Violent Crime/100K 1,400 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,212 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$182,900 home value, $1,126/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K (8% below avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,212
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $182,900
35% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 350/100K
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.0%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,126
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,377
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density2,316/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,212
Per Capita$39,013
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,900
Rent$1,126
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$287,579

Crime

F
Violent350/100K
Property1,400/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault303/100K
Burglary350/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation402 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+88.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
EV Stations3
Libraries25

Is Hamburg a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Hamburg has a population of 4,377 with a density of 2,316 people per square mile. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%), with 3.2% Hispanic, 2.4% Black.

Population

4,377
Total Population
2,316
People / sq mi
42.5yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Hamburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.7%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.3%
46% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hamburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hamburg is $57,212, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Hamburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,212
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,013
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hamburg is $182,900, 35% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,126 (3% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $287,579.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$182,900
35% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$287,579
Median List Price$229,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$229,900
$/Sq Ft$168
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,126
3% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate4.03%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access86.2%
Healthcare Facilities964
Hamburg has a violent crime rate of 350 per 100,000 residents, 8% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,400 per 100,000 (29% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent349.9/100K
8% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape23.3/100K
Robbery23.3/100K
Assault303.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,399.6/100K
29% below US avg
Burglary349.9/100K
Theft1,026.4/100K
Vehicle Theft23.3/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Hamburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall21.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation402 ft (123 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density2,316/sq mi
Coordinates40.5562°N, 75.9824°W
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.0%
44% below US avg
High School+88.2%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,316/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Work from Home10.0%

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