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Hamburg

Pop. 9,792·111th most expensive in New York·Hamburg rents are up 6.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,364/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$601
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Hamburg · $1,364
More affordable than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
50/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are right about where Hamburg's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,364/mo
Expected by trend
$1,363/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,580
4 BR+
$1,780
Research median
$1,290/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,368/yr
At $1,364/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hamburg, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,792
Median income
$112,292
Median age
44.3
Renters
24.4%
Age distribution
17.5%
20.6%
24.5%
15.5%
21.8%
Under 1817.5%
18–3420.6%
35–5424.5%
55–6415.5%
65+21.8%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
93.7%
White93.7%
Black0.9%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian1.2%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
14.8%
31.6%
50.6%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma14.8%
Some college31.6%
Bachelor's+50.6%
Housing tenure
75.6%
24.4%
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Hamburg, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,079 → $1,364
up 26.4%
Income
$82,645 → $112,292
up 35.9%
Population
9,722 → 9,792
up 0.7%
Renter share
27.5% → 24.4%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
51.4% → 50.6%
-0.8 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in Hamburg, NY has shifted from $1,079 to $1,364, up 26.4% since 2022. On the earnings side, the typical household in Hamburg, NY now reports about $112,292, up from $82,645 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. The renter share has eased from 27.5% to 24.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Hamburg, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,364/mo, how Hamburg rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Hamburg rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Hamburg. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Hamburg, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Hamburg is $1,364/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,100/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,580/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($112,292/yr), Hamburg ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamburg an affordable city for renters?

Hamburg is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,364/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($112,292/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hamburg falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hamburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,364/mo in Hamburg. The local median household income is $112,292/yr, meaning the typical Hamburg household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hamburg?

Rent in Hamburg has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Hamburg rent compare to other cities in New York?

Hamburg is one of the more affordable cities in New York for rent, ranking #111 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,364/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hamburg?

Tonawanda is nearby and more affordable at $1,281/mo, which is $83 less than Hamburg.

What percentage of Hamburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.4% of Hamburg households are renters, while 75.6% are owner-occupied. Hamburg leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hamburg rent compare to the national average?

Hamburg's median rent of $1,364/mo is $601 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #111 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,364/mo, rent takes ~15% of Hamburg's median household income ($112,292/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hamburg 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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