Burns Harbor, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Porter County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,198 Population 341/sq mi density
$98,333 Median Income $39,874 per capita
$236,700 Home Value $321,073 Zillow
$1,413 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$98,333 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,700 home value, $1,413/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Burns Harbor, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,333
31% above
$39,874 per capita
Home Value
$236,700
16% below
Zillow: $321,073
Median Rent
$1,413/mo
21% above
20.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
5% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Burns Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Burns Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
131%
Home Value
84%
Rent
121%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burns Harbor a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burns Harbor residents earn a median household income of $98,333 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,874. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,215 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burns Harbor is $236,700 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,073. Median rent is $1,413/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.

Education

32.0% of adults in Burns Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burns Harbor has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,198
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density341/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,333
Per Capita$39,874
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$9,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$236,700
Rent$1,413
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$321,073
Housing Units1,057
Rent Burden20.9%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,441/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation631 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Burns Harbor was founded in 1967.
The median home in Burns Harbor was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.