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Hamburg, PA


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Hamburg, Pennsylvania

Hamburg, Pennsylvania, in Berks county, is 15 miles N of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 60 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Reading metropolitan area. Hamburg has a population of 4,114.

The People and Families of Hamburg

In Hamburg, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamburg had a median family income of $50,957. Hamburg has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hamburg ($200). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Hamburg are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Hamburg Housing

About 66% of housing units in Hamburg are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Hamburg, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Hamburg Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hamburg Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Hamburg People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Hamburg, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Men88
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Housing Recently Built26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime77

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