Living in Burns Harbor, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burns Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Burns Harbor has 2,155 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $98,500 (37% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $241,500, the median rent is $1,458/month.
Burns Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 2,155
- Median age
- 37.9State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $98,500State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $241,500State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,458/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Burns Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burns Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burns Harbor the median home value is $241,500, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,458 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,674 a month in housing costs.
Burns Harbor median household income
The median household income in Burns Harbor is $98,500 and the income per person is $40,608. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Burns Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 983
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 2.48
Burns Harbor demographics
- Population
- 2,155
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 868
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burns Harbor ›
Education in Burns Harbor
34.6% of adults 25 and older in Burns Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burns Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 88.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Burns Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burns Harbor | 2,155 | $98,500 | $241,500 | $1,458 |
| Porter | 5,217 | $74,542 | $267,700 | $1,026 |
| Dune Acres | 293 | $163,333 | $809,200 | — |
| Portage | 38,082 | $76,276 | $224,200 | $1,231 |
| Ogden Dunes | 1,140 | $117,000 | $492,300 | — |
| Chesterton | 14,446 | $91,060 | $300,900 | $1,274 |
| South Haven | 7,241 | $76,003 | $178,200 | $1,297 |
| Lake Station | 13,185 | $59,591 | $137,400 | $1,124 |
| Salt Creek Commons | 1,843 | $94,167 | $198,300 | $1,388 |
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What is the median household income in Burns Harbor, IN?
The median household income in Burns Harbor is $98,500, 37% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Burns Harbor?
The median home value in Burns Harbor is $241,500, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Burns Harbor?
The median gross rent in Burns Harbor is $1,458 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Burns Harbor, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Burns Harbor?
The median age in Burns Harbor is 37.9 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Burns Harbor?
The average commute to work in Burns Harbor is 25 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burns Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Burns Harbor is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burns Harbor?
34.6% of adults in Burns Harbor 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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