Hamburg, NY

Census place 3631643 · pop 9,792

C69/ 100
👍 Solid
A
in NY
📍 New York ranks #48 of 50 states →
🏆 Uninsured3.7% · top 2%
🚽 Prop tax2.75% · bottom 2%
Taxes
2.75% property · US 0.99%8.54% sales · US 7.00%up to 10.90% income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Property-tax burden2.75%2

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

2.75% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Population growth (5yr)+1.6%41

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

+1.6% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Unemployment rateCounty-level3.8%43

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

3.8% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Property crime rate1353/100k48

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

1353 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Air quality (AQI)County-level43 AQI51

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

43 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level85/10056

U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities

85/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Housing cost$248,60057

U.S. median $214,900 · better than most cities

$248,600 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Commute time22 min61

U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities

22 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level1 days62

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

1 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Broadband access94.8%77

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

94.8% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Homeownership75.6%79

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

75.6% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Adult obesity29.2%79

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

29.2% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Rent$1,345/mo79

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,345/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Bachelor's degree or higher50.6%82

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

50.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Violent crime rate57/100k83

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

57 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Median household income$112,29283

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$112,292 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Poor mental health14.3%85

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

14.3% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Adult smoking9.1%86

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

9.1% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Physical inactivity18.2%87

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

18.2% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Poverty rate3.0%96

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

3.0% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Income inequality0.3596

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.35 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Uninsured adults3.7%98

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

3.7% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Frequently asked

Is Hamburg, NY a good place to live?
By the numbers, Hamburg scores 69/100 — a C (Solid) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is uninsured adults and its weakest is property-tax burden. New York overall ranks #48 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Hamburg, NY?
Hamburg reports 57 violent crimes per 100k and 1353 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Hamburg, NY expensive to live in?
Hamburg has a median home value of $248,600 and typical rent around $1,345/mo — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Hamburg, NY?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (2.75%) — 2/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Hamburg, NY best at?
Its strongest measured area is uninsured adults (3.7%) — 98/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.