At a Glance
Median Income
$57,212
$39,013 per capita
Home Value
$182,900
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$1,126/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
1,400/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hamburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamburg residents earn a median household income of $57,212 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,013. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamburg is $182,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $1,126/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Hamburg reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,400/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Hamburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,377
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density2,316/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,212
Per Capita$39,013
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,900
Rent$1,126
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units2,094
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent350/100K
Property1,400/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault303/100K
Burglary350/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation402 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Hamburg was founded in 1787.
The median home in Hamburg was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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