Living in Burnham, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burnham · Census data 2020–2024
Burnham has 1,744 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $67,656 (13% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $141,200, the median rent is $776/month.
Burnham at a glance
- Population
- 1,744
- Median age
- 37.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $67,656State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $141,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $776/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Burnham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Burnham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burnham the median home value is $141,200, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $776 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,177 a month in housing costs.
Burnham median household income
The median household income in Burnham is $67,656 and the income per person is $38,373. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Burnham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 932
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.14
Burnham demographics
- Population
- 1,744
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 814
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8.2%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 (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burnham
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Burnham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham | 1,744 | $67,656 | $141,200 | $776 |
| Highland Park | 1,177 | $72,250 | $167,100 | $970 |
| Yeagertown | 1,165 | $62,341 | $66,100 | $806 |
| Derry | 7,238 | $69,070 | $156,100 | $774 |
| Lewistown | 8,479 | $40,236 | $98,500 | $797 |
| Reedsville | 872 | $124,432 | $66,400 | $774 |
| Maitland | 253 | $77,564 | $118,600 | — |
| Juniata Terrace | 528 | $52,500 | $70,000 | $938 |
| Church Hill | 1,673 | $78,500 | $203,000 | $978 |
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What is the median household income in Burnham, PA?
The median household income in Burnham is $67,656, 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $141,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Burnham?
The median gross rent in Burnham is $776 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Burnham, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Burnham?
The median age in Burnham is 37.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Burnham?
The average commute to work in Burnham is 19 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burnham?
The unemployment rate in Burnham is 1.8% (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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