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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Hamburg

Affordable Housing in Hamburg, NY

Hamburg has 11 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 621 total units. With a median market rent of $1,097 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters. Property conditions here are strong -- 8 of 9 scored buildings earned an excellent rating according to HUD inspection data.

11
Properties
621
Total units
96/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,097/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Hamburg is $1,097 per month, while the median household income is $112,292 per year. Renters make up 24% of occupied households, reflecting a community where most residents own their homes.

Hamburg has 9 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 419 units, offering income-qualified renters alternatives below typical market rates.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety

Safety

No violent crime rate for Hamburg, NY is available in FBI Crime Data Explorer at this time. For a general sense of local public safety, the Hamburg Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency serving the village and surrounding area.

Among the 9 HUD-assisted properties in Hamburg tracked by Lease Lantern, 8 carry an excellent inspection score and 1 carries a good score, with none rated fair or poor -- suggesting well-maintained conditions across the local assisted housing stock.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 49 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Hamburg

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Hamburg scores 49 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 42 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and commutes will likely require a car.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
11 schools · 3 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 11 public schools across 3 districts serve Hamburg, including 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$112,292 median income

Cost of Living in Hamburg, NY

The median household income in Hamburg is $112,292 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,097 per month, according to the same source, which helps put the value of income-restricted housing in context.

Affordable and income-based housing in Hamburg is designed to serve renters who qualify based on their household income. Rent at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties is calculated as a share of income or set below market rate, meaning eligible renters typically pay significantly less than the local median rent.

  • Median household income: $112,292/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,097/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of renter households: 24% of Hamburg residents rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Exposure

All 9 assisted properties in Hamburg have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, suggesting low flood exposure across the local affordable housing stock.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 96/100(9 of 11 scored)
90+ (8)70–89 (1)No score (2)

11 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Hamburg, NY

Hamburg is a town in Erie County just south of Buffalo, where a small but well-maintained stock of income-based rental housing serves renters looking for affordability in a largely owner-occupied community. With 24 percent of households renting (according to Census ACS 5-Year data), the assisted housing available here represents a meaningful share of the local rental market.

The median asking rent in Hamburg is $1,097 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, making income-restricted units a potentially significant source of savings for eligible renters.

Property Conditions

HUD inspection data covers all 9 assisted properties in Hamburg. Of those, 8 earned an Excellent rating and 1 earned a Good rating -- a strong overall picture with no Fair or Poor results.

Flood Risk

All 9 properties have been mapped for flood risk. None carry a high-risk flood designation, which is reassuring for renters weighing long-term stability.

Getting Around

Hamburg scores 49 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 42 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. Renters without a car should plan accordingly and ask properties about access to public transit options.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, Hamburg is served by 3 school districts operating 11 public schools -- including 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

Eligibility & how to apply

New York income limits (2026)New York public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in New York

Helpful guides

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