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Burr Ridge, IL


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Burr Ridge, Illinois

Introduction to Burr Ridge, Illinois

Burr Ridge, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 8 miles E of Bolingbrook, Illinois 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.

Burr Ridge History

The gently rolling hills of Burr Ridge were carved by glaciers at the end of the last ice age. Much of the village lies on the Valparaiso Moraine. A tributary of the Des Plaines River, named Flagg Creek, runs through Burr Ridge. In 1917, the International Harvester Company purchased 414 acres of land for an experimental farm. This is where IHC tested the world's first all-purpose tractor, the “Farmall.” In the same year, the Cook County Prison Farm began operating. The village was finally incorporated in 1956.

Burr Ridge and nearby Attractions

  • Trinity Lutheran Church
  • Oak Grove County Forest Preserve
  • Devon Park
  • American Police Center & Museum
  • Chicago Portage National Historic Site
  • Ernest Hemingway's birthplace

Things To Do In Burr Ridge

Oak Grove County Forest Preserve provides the chance to observe and photograph wildlife in their natural habitat. Devon Park, Stevens Park, Walker Park and Whittaker Park also have popular recreational facilities.

Burr Ridge Transportation

Chicago Midway International Airport is nearby.

Burr Ridge Higher Education

Moraine Valley Community College, Elmhurst College and the College of Dupage provide higher education to the people of Burr Ridge.

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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