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Hamburg, New York


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Hamburg, New York

Hamburg, New York, in Erie county, is 12 miles S of Buffalo, New York. The village is considered part of the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. Hamburg has a population of 10,116.

The People and Families of Hamburg

In Hamburg, about 60% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Hamburg.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamburg had a median family income of $63,185. Hamburg finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the village value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hamburg ($9,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hamburg Housing

About 73% of housing units in Hamburg are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years.

Commuting

In Hamburg, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Hamburg Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Hamburg Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Hamburg College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Hamburg, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population86
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime86

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