Pennsylvania
Burnham is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,735. Residents earn $62,350 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Burnham receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Burnham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Burnham is $62,350, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Burnham is $130,800, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Burnham experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,350 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,574 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,005 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,938 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,093 |
| County GDP | $2,340M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 170 |
| Manufacturing | 83 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,203 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.21% |
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Census Median | $130,800 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $194,450 |
| Median List Price | $194,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $102 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $743 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.7% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,203 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.21% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,940/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.1 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 530 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,652/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6343°N, 77.5630°W |
| County FIPS | 42087 |
Winner: Republican by 56.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,652/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.9% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 170 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 18.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |