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Suburb
Chicago

Burnham

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
  • 7 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C-
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
    Burnham is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 4,189. Burnham is in Cook County. Living in Burnham offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Burnham there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Burnham and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Burnham...
    Population
    4,189
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $98,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $980
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Burnham Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      71.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      47.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      166.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      641.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,235.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      427.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      13%
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    Working in Burnham

    Jobs
    C-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,983
    National
    $55,322
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    Burnham Reviews

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    Burnham has been the place that I lived in my entire life. Growing up Burnham was a good neighborhood to live in,it wasn't perfect but it was okay to live in. Growing up my family,and I were cool with everyone around us. My family,and I knew most of the people on our block,the store owners,and even people who just walked through the neighborhood everyday. Over the years, Burnham has started to slowly change into something bad. Violence started to become a often thing in the neighborhood. Now I would like for things to go back to the way they were,but I know that will never happen.
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    Burnham is a very small community. It’s quite and filled with working class people. The neighborhood is very safe considering the police station sits right on the corner. Therefore, out of the 7 years I’ve lived in Burnham there’s been no crimes. I love how clean and quiet it is. I’ve left my door open plenty of time and no one ever came in and took anything. I love the city of Burnham and will not be relocating anytime soon. Also, the mayor comes by your home to welcome you to the neighborhood when you first move into your home.
    It has always been a place where it is peaceful and no harm is caused here.Quiet at all times , and people are friendly.
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