At a Glance
Median Income
$55,708
$26,142 per capita
Home Value
$146,400
Zillow: $160,336
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
15.3% smoking rate
How Burnham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burnham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burnham a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burnham residents earn a median household income of $55,708 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,142. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burnham is $146,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,336. Median rent is $1,183/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
11.7% of adults in Burnham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burnham has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,978
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,139/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,708
Per Capita$26,142
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,400
Rent$1,183
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$160,336
Housing Units1,686
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation581 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute36 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Burnham was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.