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Burnham, IL


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Burnham, Illinois

Burnham, Illinois, in Cook county, is 4 miles NW of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 16 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 4,170.

The People and Families of Burnham

In Burnham, about 40% of adults are married. Looking at Burnham, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 65% of Burnham is non-white. No single racial group represents the village, a village where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burnham had a median family income of $44,350.

Burnham Housing

Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Burnham.

Commuting

In Burnham, 86% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the village, try the public transportation system.

High Points

Burnham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBurnham Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBurnham Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Burnham Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Burnham, IL

Comparing Burnham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Affordability of Rents23
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