Living in Hamburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamburg · Census data 2020–2024

Hamburg has 4,456 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $55,446 (29% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $205,100, the median rent is $1,148/month.

Hamburg at a glance

Population
4,456
Median age
38.2State: 40.9
Median household income
$55,446State: $77,971
Median home value
$205,100State: $254,500
Median rent
$1,148/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
66.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
Average commute
27 min

Is Hamburg a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.

Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 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 $205,100, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,148 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,554 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hamburg$205,100
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Hamburg$1,148
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Hamburg median household income

The median household income in Hamburg is $55,446 and the income per person is $35,026. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Hamburg$55,446
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Hamburg: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
2,257
Owner-occupied
66.1%
Renter-occupied
33.9%
Vacant
9.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1965
Average household size
2.18

Hamburg demographics

Population
4,456
Median age
38.2
Under 18
25.5%
65 and older
15.3%
Households
2,047
Foreign-born
2.1%
Veterans
7.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.1%
Hispanic or Latino10.3%
Black2.4%
Asian0.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamburg ›

Education in Hamburg

22.1% of adults 25 and older in Hamburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hamburg22.1%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hamburg

Unemployment rate
3.6%State: 5.3%
Average commute
27 minState: 26 min
Work from home
8.9%
Drive alone
72.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.2%
Homes with broadband
86.1%

Hamburg vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hamburg4,456$55,446$205,100$1,148
West Hamburg1,896$65,467$115,400$869
Edenburg691$103,000$245,600$1,691
Windsor2,518$99,023$292,700$1,021
Tilden3,631$80,168$200,200$1,107
Port Clinton271$61,563$135,200$1,133
Perry2,485$94,531$294,600$1,086
Shoemakersville1,394$79,476$180,100$1,146
Centerport342$79,688$278,600$988

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Living in Hamburg: FAQ

What is the median household income in Hamburg, PA?

The median household income in Hamburg is $55,446, 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $205,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Hamburg?

The median gross rent in Hamburg is $1,148 per month, about 29.5% of household income.

Is Hamburg, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

What is the median age in Hamburg?

The median age in Hamburg is 38.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Hamburg?

The average commute to work in Hamburg is 27 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Hamburg?

The unemployment rate in Hamburg is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Hamburg?

22.1% 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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