Living in Hamburg, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamburg · Census data 2020–2024
Hamburg has 68 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $47,000 (44% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $78,900.
Hamburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hamburg at a glance
- Population
- 68
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $47,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $78,900State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4%
Is Hamburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 25%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hamburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hamburg the median home value is $78,900, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Hamburg median household income
The median household income in Hamburg is $47,000 and the income per person is $23,153. 25% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hamburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 73
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 61.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.43
61.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hamburg has many vacation and second homes.
Hamburg demographics
- Population
- 68
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 30.9%
- Households
- 28
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 21.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamburg ›
Education in Hamburg
4% of adults 25 and older in Hamburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hamburg
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Hamburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | 68 | $47,000 | $78,900 | — |
| Elsberry | 1,870 | $49,760 | $139,000 | $865 |
| Hardin | 663 | $88,875 | $89,000 | $476 |
| Kampsville | 264 | $61,875 | $86,300 | $594 |
| Eldred | 172 | $80,417 | $80,000 | $605 |
| Foley | 140 | $66,250 | $68,300 | $635 |
| Clarksville | 402 | $63,000 | $107,700 | $725 |
| Batchtown | 237 | $57,500 | $126,800 | — |
| Fieldon | 200 | $61,667 | $91,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hamburg, IL?
The median household income in Hamburg is $47,000, 44% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $78,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Hamburg, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 25%.
What is the median age in Hamburg?
The median age in Hamburg is 40.4 years (Illinois: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Hamburg?
The unemployment rate in Hamburg is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hamburg?
4% 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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