Living in Burr Ridge, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burr Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Burr Ridge has 11,141 residents with a median age of 56.9. The median household income is $156,829 (88% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $700,400, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Burr Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 11,141
- Median age
- 56.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $156,829State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $700,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 94%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Burr Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 88% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 166% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Burr Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burr Ridge the median home value is $700,400, 111% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,896 a month in housing costs.
Burr Ridge median household income
The median household income in Burr Ridge is $156,829 and the income per person is $100,503. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Burr Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,828
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Renter-occupied
- 6%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.42
Burr Ridge demographics
- Population
- 11,141
- Median age
- 56.9
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 36.1%
- Households
- 4,536
- Foreign-born
- 23.6%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burr Ridge ›
Education in Burr Ridge
66.6% of adults 25 and older in Burr Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 36.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burr Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 28.6%
- Drive alone
- 51.3%
- Public transit
- 6.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Burr Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Ridge | 11,141 | $156,829 | $700,400 | $3,501 |
| Willowbrook | 9,131 | $99,239 | $358,600 | $1,747 |
| Indian Head Park | 3,974 | $100,149 | $356,600 | $1,746 |
| Willow Springs | 5,868 | $103,583 | $378,300 | $1,463 |
| Countryside | 6,267 | $80,968 | $324,700 | $1,180 |
| Darien | 21,879 | $111,215 | $398,700 | $1,857 |
| Hodgkins | 1,597 | $62,417 | $45,800 | $1,050 |
| Hinsdale | 17,175 | $250,001 | $1,053,700 | $1,924 |
| Western Springs | 13,446 | $230,255 | $739,400 | $2,006 |
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What is the median household income in Burr Ridge, IL?
The median household income in Burr Ridge is $156,829, 88% higher 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 Burr Ridge?
The median home value in Burr Ridge is $700,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Burr Ridge?
The median gross rent in Burr Ridge is $3,501 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Burr Ridge, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 88% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 166% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Burr Ridge?
The median age in Burr Ridge is 56.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Burr Ridge?
The average commute to work in Burr Ridge is 29 minutes; 28.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burr Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Burr Ridge is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burr Ridge?
66.6% of adults in Burr Ridge 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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