Living in Burnham, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burnham · Census data 2020–2024
Burnham has 3,937 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $57,790 (31% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $161,300, the median rent is $1,208/month.
Burnham at a glance
- Population
- 3,937
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,790State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $161,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,208/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Burnham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burnham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burnham the median home value is $161,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,547 a month in housing costs.
Burnham median household income
The median household income in Burnham is $57,790 and the income per person is $25,856. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Burnham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,607
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Renter-occupied
- 42%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.52
Burnham demographics
- Population
- 3,937
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 1,449
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burnham ›
Education in Burnham
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Burnham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burnham
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 9.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Burnham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham | 3,937 | $57,790 | $161,300 | $1,208 |
| Dolton | 20,825 | $57,887 | $151,300 | $1,384 |
| Hammond | 76,768 | $55,504 | $159,900 | $1,134 |
| Calumet City | 35,100 | $55,369 | $145,200 | $1,177 |
| Whiting | 4,532 | $71,708 | $198,900 | $1,004 |
| South Holland | 20,911 | $85,280 | $217,200 | $1,856 |
| Riverdale | 10,340 | $39,833 | $113,800 | $1,231 |
| East Chicago | 26,022 | $42,125 | $105,400 | $854 |
| Phoenix | 1,751 | $30,288 | $96,200 | $994 |
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What is the median household income in Burnham, IL?
The median household income in Burnham is $57,790, 31% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Burnham?
The median home value in Burnham is $161,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Burnham?
The median gross rent in Burnham is $1,208 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Burnham, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Burnham?
The median age in Burnham is 36.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Burnham?
The average commute to work in Burnham is 37 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burnham?
The unemployment rate in Burnham is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burnham?
15.1% of adults in Burnham have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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