Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Hamburg
Hamburg, PA Area Guide
A unique Northern town with a rich history and active local scene
Historic
•
Eclectic
•
Charming
•
River
•
Community
•
Hamburg sits along the Schuylkill River just 40 minutes west of Allentown. Despite its modest size, Hamburg is ripe with history, both tangible and not. The Hamburg Historic District encompasses over 400 buildings within the borough, all drawing on different styles of architecture. Wandering the downtown area is like experiencing classic Americana, with storefronts seemingly stuck in time and American flag buntings adorning many businesses.
3rd St. Café serves up down-home cooking, and 1787 Brewing Company is a popular locals spot. Outside of the restaurant scene, residents flock to the Hamburg Borough Swimming Pool to beat the heat during the summer. Three-story townhomes and Victorian homes inhabit the surrounding area, offering renters some of the most distinctive properties in the state.
Commuters will appreciate I-78 that runs through the city, making the rest of east Pennsylvania easily accessible.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,407
Average: $78,760
Education
855
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,520
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Hamburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hamburg, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
566 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
477 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
714 Students
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
- Crystal Cave Park
Airports
- Lehigh Valley International
Top Apartments in Hamburg
Houses for Rent in Hamburg
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
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.