At a Glance
Median Income
$73,712
$38,799 per capita
Home Value
$150,800
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$811/mo
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How West Hamburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Hamburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Hamburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Hamburg residents earn a median household income of $73,712 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,799. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Hamburg is $150,800 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $811/month, with 14.4% 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 1985.
Education
18.5% of adults in West Hamburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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 totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,920
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,712
Per Capita$38,799
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,800
Rent$811
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units735
Rent Burden14.4%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation528 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in West Hamburg was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.