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Burr Ridge, IL


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Burr Ridge, Illinois

Burr Ridge, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 8 miles E of Bolingbrook, Illinois (center to center) and 16 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Burr Ridge has a population of 10,408.

The People and Families of Burr Ridge

In Burr Ridge, about 71% of adults are married. Burr Ridge is considered a village for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burr Ridge had a median family income of $151,126. Burr Ridge is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. Burr Ridge finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the village value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Burr Ridge is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the village is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Burr Ridge ($104,160). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Burr Ridge Housing

About 96% of housing units in Burr Ridge are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. People in Burr Ridge pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Burr Ridge, 86% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the village, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBurr Ridge Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBurr Ridge Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBurr Ridge Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBurr Ridge People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBurr Ridge College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Burr Ridge Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Burr Ridge Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Burr Ridge Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Burr Ridge, IL

Comparing Burr Ridge 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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