Hamburg is a small town of 382 in Ohio, with a median household income of $71,625
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hamburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hamburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hamburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.5
Hamburg's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hamburg costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hamburg, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$266,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hamburg's violent crime rate is 182.8 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
182.8 /100k
Property Crime
1359.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Hamburg, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hamburg sees average highs of 37.5°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Hamburg's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hamburg roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $266,900 and median rent is N/A/month.
Hamburg's violent crime rate is 182.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1359.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Hamburg, OH has a population of 382, a median household income of $71,625, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hamburg averages 37.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches
with about 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Hamburg, Ohio is 382 with a median age of 60.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hamburg: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $266,900, median household income $71,625, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hamburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.