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West Hamburg is a small town of 1,913 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $70,331
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Hamburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Hamburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West 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: 92.0
West Hamburg's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Hamburg costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Hamburg, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$763
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,331
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Hamburg's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
96.6 /100k
Property Crime
473.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Hamburg is served primarily by Hamburg Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Hamburg, PA
National Avg
School District
Hamburg Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Hamburg sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 85.3°F in July,
with 49.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.3 inches of snow per year.
West Hamburg's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Hamburg roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,000 and median rent is $763/month.
West Hamburg's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 473.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Hamburg are operated by Hamburg Area SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Hamburg, PA has a population of 1,913, a median household income of $70,331, 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.
West Hamburg averages 37.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.5 inches
with about 21.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Hamburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19526.
The population of West Hamburg, Pennsylvania is 1,913 with a median age of 52.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Hamburg: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $122,000, median household income $70,331, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Hamburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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