Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
22%
Hamburg
Hamburg, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,966
Population
3,246
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Relax in this quaint, picturesque New Jersey borough
Family-Friendly
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Quiet
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Secluded
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Laidback
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Historic
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Scenic
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Charming
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Quaint
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Rural
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Situated in northern New Jersey, Hamburg is a small borough in Sussex County. Secluded from the hustle and bustle of city life, Hamburg residents enjoy a quiet life surrounded by natural beauty and a close-knit community.
Should you choose to rent in Hamburg, you will have the opportunity to practice your golf swing at Wild Turkey Golf Club and Ballyowen Golf Club, sample the offerings at Cava Winery and Vineyard, hike the trails at nearby Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge and Wawayanda State Park, unwind at Reflections Spa, and purchase unique finds at Hamburg Antique Center.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,477
Average: $110,975
Education
1,122
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,904
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hamburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hamburg, NJ is $1,764 for a studio, $1,966 for one bedroom, and $2,318 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hamburg has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,966/month
750 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hamburg, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
246 Students
Public
Grades K-8
264 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
246 Students
Public
Grades K-8
264 Students
Wallkill Valley Regional High School
Public
Grades 9-12
615 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Franklin Mineral Museum
- Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
- Mountain Creek
- Sterling Hill Mine Tour & Museum of Fluorescence
- Hidden Valley
Commuter Rail
Airports
- New York Stewart International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.