Living in Hamburg, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamburg · Census data 2020–2024
Hamburg has 927 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $60,000 (20% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $106,300, the median rent is $725/month.
Hamburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hamburg at a glance
- Population
- 927
- Median age
- 41.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $60,000State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $106,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Hamburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
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 $106,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 20.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $965 a month in housing costs.
Hamburg median household income
The median household income in Hamburg is $60,000 and the income per person is $34,546. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Hamburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 521
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 19%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.20
Hamburg demographics
- Population
- 927
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 422
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamburg ›
Education in Hamburg
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Hamburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hamburg
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 86.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Hamburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | 927 | $60,000 | $106,300 | $725 |
| Riverton | 188 | $48,359 | $50,800 | $825 |
| Peru | 653 | $44,028 | $96,600 | $478 |
| Sidney | 955 | $80,714 | $125,300 | $750 |
| Nebraska City | 7,369 | $67,117 | $162,000 | $947 |
| Farragut | 413 | $54,688 | $112,100 | $670 |
| Percival | 105 | $57,727 | $99,100 | — |
| Rock Port | 1,221 | $45,815 | $115,600 | $666 |
| Thurman | 217 | $91,188 | $107,500 | $1,725 |
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Hamburg ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Hamburg: FAQ
What is the median household income in Hamburg, IA?
The median household income in Hamburg is $60,000, 20% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $106,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Hamburg?
The median gross rent in Hamburg is $725 per month, about 20.3% of household income.
Is Hamburg, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Hamburg?
The median age in Hamburg is 41.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Hamburg?
The average commute to work in Hamburg is 22 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hamburg?
The unemployment rate in Hamburg is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hamburg?
12.6% 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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