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West Hamburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County
West Hamburg, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is West Hamburg a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
West 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.
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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.