Living in West Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Hamburg · Census data 2020–2024
West Hamburg has 1,896 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $65,467 (16% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $115,400, the median rent is $869/month.
West Hamburg at a glance
- Population
- 1,896
- Median age
- 45.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $65,467State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $115,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $869/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Hamburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Hamburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Hamburg the median home value is $115,400, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,399 a month in housing costs.
West Hamburg median household income
The median household income in West Hamburg is $65,467 and the income per person is $31,368. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Hamburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 742
- Owner-occupied
- 89.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.37
West Hamburg demographics
- Population
- 1,896
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 742
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Hamburg ›
Education in West Hamburg
16% of adults 25 and older in West Hamburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Hamburg
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
West Hamburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hamburg | 1,896 | $65,467 | $115,400 | $869 |
| Hamburg | 4,456 | $55,446 | $205,100 | $1,148 |
| Tilden | 3,631 | $80,168 | $200,200 | $1,107 |
| Edenburg | 691 | $103,000 | $245,600 | $1,691 |
| Port Clinton | 271 | $61,563 | $135,200 | $1,133 |
| Windsor | 2,518 | $99,023 | $292,700 | $1,021 |
| Shoemakersville | 1,394 | $79,476 | $180,100 | $1,146 |
| Perry | 2,485 | $94,531 | $294,600 | $1,086 |
| Centerport | 342 | $79,688 | $278,600 | $988 |
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What is the median household income in West Hamburg, PA?
The median household income in West Hamburg is $65,467, 16% 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 West Hamburg?
The median home value in West Hamburg is $115,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Hamburg?
The median gross rent in West Hamburg is $869 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is West Hamburg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in West Hamburg?
The median age in West Hamburg is 45.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Hamburg?
The average commute to work in West Hamburg is 24 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Hamburg?
The unemployment rate in West Hamburg is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Hamburg?
16% of adults in West 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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