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Hamburg, NJ


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Hamburg, New Jersey

Hamburg, New Jersey, in Sussex county, is 21 miles N of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 35 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is considered part of the Newark metropolitan area. Hamburg has a population of 3,105.

The People and Families of Hamburg

In Hamburg, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamburg had a median family income of $64,773.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hamburg ($2,010). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hamburg Housing

About 74% of housing units in Hamburg are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Hamburg, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hamburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHamburg Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHamburg People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hamburg Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hamburg Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hamburg Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Hamburg, NJ

Comparing Hamburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women106
Well-Paid Single Men105
Racial Diversity84
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better107
Median Family Income105
People Above Poverty96
College Educated Adults84

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use82
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes18
Affordability of Rents14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime76

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