Burnham, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
3,978 Population
$55,708 Median Income
$146,400 Home Value
$1,183 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
637 Violent Crime / 100K
36.5 yrs Median Age
11.7% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
3.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.9
Education

People

Population3,978
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,139/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupBlack 60.9%

Economy

3.2/5
Median Income$55,708
Per Capita Income$26,142
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty Rate11.4%
County GDP$31,242M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$146,400
Zillow Value$149,147
Median Rent$1,183
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes14.4%
Depression18.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime637/100K
Property Crime2,880/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft330.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul26° / 77°
Rain41 in/yr
Snow39 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

1.9/5
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+84.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)26

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute36 min
Work From Home12.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Burnham Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,708
Home Value$146,400
Median Rent$1,183
Poverty Rate11.4%
Bachelor's Degree+11.7%
Unemployment6.0%
Violent Crime637.4 /100K
Avg Temperature52.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,978
Population Density2,139 per sq mi
Median Age36.5 years
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 13.3% Black 60.9% Hispanic 0.2% Other 25.6%
White13.3%
Black or African American60.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races25.6%

Language

English Only78.5%
Spanish Speakers21.5%
English 78.5% Spanish 21.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.3%
Health Insurance86.5%

Income

26% below avg
Median Household Income$55,708
Per Capita Income$26,142
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,177
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$69,524

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate6.0%
Poverty Rate11.4%
Total Establishments (County)11,872
County GDP$31,242M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,110
Healthcare Facilities1,376
Retail Stores1,546
Manufacturing366
Total Establishments11,872

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,110 Healthcare 1,376 Retail 1,546 Manufacturing 366

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$69,524
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,190

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time35.6 min
Work From Home12.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

48% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$146,400
Zillow Home Value Index$149,147

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$174,500
Price Per Sq Ft$159
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.6%
Price Drops9.1%
Active Inventory11

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied60.0%

Rental Costs

2% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,183

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,190
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.86%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure36.3%
Asthma11.7%
COPD6.8%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity30.0%
Depression18.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage86.5%
Regular Checkup78.5%
Premature Death Rate10,981 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.3 / 10
Exercise Access92.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,376
Restaurants (County)1,110

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime637.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape23.6 /100K
Robbery118.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault495.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,880.1 /100K
Burglary731.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,817.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft330.5 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)53

Temperature

26°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.9 in
Annual Snowfall38.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density2,139 per sq mi
Latitude41.6395°
Longitude-87.5450°
County FIPS18089

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 52.1%

Democrat +5.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.7%
High School+84.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,139 per sq mi
Land Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)26

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)53

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