Living in New Hamburg, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Hamburg · Census data 2020–2024
New Hamburg has 740 residents with a median age of 59.2. The median household income is $120,625 (40% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $382,800.
New Hamburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Hamburg at a glance
- Population
- 740
- Median age
- 59.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $120,625State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $382,800State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is New Hamburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the New York median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Hamburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Hamburg the median home value is $382,800, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,780 a month in housing costs.
New Hamburg median household income
The median household income in New Hamburg is $120,625 and the income per person is $62,300. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in New Hamburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 349
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.12
New Hamburg demographics
- Population
- 740
- Median age
- 59.2
- Under 18
- 8.9%
- 65 and older
- 33.8%
- Households
- 349
- Foreign-born
- 17.8%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Hamburg ›
Education in New Hamburg
45.9% of adults 25 and older in New Hamburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Hamburg
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 50.1%
- Drive alone
- 49.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
New Hamburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hamburg | 740 | $120,625 | $382,800 | — |
| Wappingers Falls | 5,761 | $65,040 | $337,200 | $1,538 |
| Marlboro | 3,679 | $119,318 | $412,800 | $1,828 |
| Myers Corner | 10,877 | $105,718 | $419,700 | $1,610 |
| Crown Heights | 2,718 | $109,848 | $348,400 | $1,458 |
| New Hackensack | 957 | $145,179 | $365,100 | $1,750 |
| Fishkill | 2,184 | $97,045 | $311,000 | $2,300 |
| Spackenkill | 4,279 | $141,005 | $440,500 | — |
| Red Oaks Mill | 3,254 | $116,467 | $364,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in New Hamburg, NY?
The median household income in New Hamburg is $120,625, 40% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Hamburg?
The median home value in New Hamburg is $382,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is New Hamburg, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the New York median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
What is the median age in New Hamburg?
The median age in New Hamburg is 59.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in New Hamburg?
The average commute to work in New Hamburg is 28 minutes; 50.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Hamburg?
The unemployment rate in New Hamburg is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Hamburg?
45.9% of adults in New 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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