At a Glance
Median Income
$154,508
$99,277 per capita
Home Value
$694,800
Zillow: $806,547
Median Rent
$3,000/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
1,478/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.2%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Burr Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burr Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burr Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burr Ridge residents earn a median household income of $154,508 , which is 106% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $99,277. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burr Ridge is $694,800 , 146% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $806,547. Median rent is $3,000/month, with 51.0% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Burr Ridge reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,478/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
69.2% of adults in Burr Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(105% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burr Ridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population11,119
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density1,488/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$154,508
Per Capita$99,277
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A
Home Value$694,800
Rent$3,000
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$806,547
Housing Units4,870
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property1,478/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault37/100K
Burglary185/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation694 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.2%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+36.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Burr Ridge was founded in 1956.
The median home in Burr Ridge was built in 1990.
25.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.
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