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Burnham, PA


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Burnham, Pennsylvania

Burnham, Pennsylvania, in Mifflin county, is 78 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 105 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town has a population of 2,144.

The People and Families of Burnham

In Burnham, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burnham had a median family income of $40,781.

Burnham Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Burnham. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Burnham, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Burnham tends to be by car. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Burnham, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
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Top 15%Burnham Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Burnham, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men76
Male Share of the Population68
Senior Citizens64
Female Share of the Population53
Racial Diversity22
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built11
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