Living in Hamburg, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamburg · Census data 2020–2024
Hamburg has 2,886 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $34,234 (44% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $77,100, the median rent is $643/month.
Hamburg at a glance
- Population
- 2,886
- Median age
- 33.9State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $34,234State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $77,100State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $643/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hamburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 32.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Hamburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hamburg the median home value is $77,100, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $643 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,141 a month in housing costs.
Hamburg median household income
The median household income in Hamburg is $34,234 and the income per person is $20,241. 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Hamburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,210
- Owner-occupied
- 58.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.2%
- Vacant
- 16.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.82
Hamburg demographics
- Population
- 2,886
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 31.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 1,007
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamburg ›
Education in Hamburg
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Hamburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hamburg
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0.4%
- Drive alone
- 93.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Hamburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | 2,886 | $34,234 | $77,100 | $643 |
| North Crossett | 2,556 | $32,917 | $70,100 | $762 |
| Crossett | 4,639 | $44,672 | $114,600 | $707 |
| West Crossett | 1,413 | $55,378 | $94,500 | $1,065 |
| Lacey | 746 | $63,099 | $209,500 | — |
| Portland | 444 | $46,346 | $60,000 | $625 |
| Wilmot | 408 | $26,328 | $61,500 | — |
| Montrose | 170 | $43,438 | $74,300 | — |
| Bonita | 164 | $25,694 | — | $685 |
More for people moving to Hamburg
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What is the median household income in Hamburg, AR?
The median household income in Hamburg is $34,234, 44% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hamburg?
The median home value in Hamburg is $77,100, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Hamburg?
The median gross rent in Hamburg is $643 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Hamburg, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 32.5%.
What is the median age in Hamburg?
The median age in Hamburg is 33.9 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Hamburg?
The average commute to work in Hamburg is 25 minutes; 0.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hamburg?
The unemployment rate in Hamburg is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hamburg?
12.1% of adults in Hamburg have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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