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Living in
Burr Ridge.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent; it doesn't publish exact figures above that.
About
Life in Burr Ridge
Burr Ridge is a community of 11,119 people in Illinois. Median rent runs about $3,500 per month, and median home values are around $694,800. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.
Burr Ridge at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
56.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Foreign-Born
23.6%
Broadband Internet
93.8%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.6% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Burr Ridge: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Burr Ridge, the largest foreign-born group is from India (18.9%), and 10.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
18.2%
of residents
65 and Older
36.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.5%
of households
Married Couples
64.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 175% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Burr Ridge
In Burr Ridge, rent runs 175% above the IL average, and home values are 166% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
72.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
46.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
94.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $854,173 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Burr Ridge and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in DuPage County, which includes Burr Ridge, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Burr Ridge: DuPage County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
DuPage County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Burr Ridge is about 1% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Burr Ridge Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute29.2 min avg
How Burr Ridge residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Burr Ridge, most residents drive alone to work (51%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 16 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Burr Ridge runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
62.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
695.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Burr Ridge Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
DuPage County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In DuPage County, which includes Burr Ridge, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Flood | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
DuPage County, county-wide
Burr Ridge is about 1% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DuPage County, which includes Burr Ridge, is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
DuPage County, county-wide
Burr Ridge is about 1% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Burr Ridge has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.4"
Annual Snowfall
42.3"
Hot Days/Year
45
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
131
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 15°F | 2.30" |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.00" |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 2.50" |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 4.14" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.98" |
| Jun | 84°F | 60°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 90°F | 64°F | 4.10" |
| Aug | 87°F | 63°F | 4.46" |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 3.68" |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 2.73" |
| Dec | 38°F | 21°F | 2.40" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Burr Ridge
Uninsured
2.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Burr Ridge's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · La Grange
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Hinsdale
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Downers Grove
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Burr Ridge
Burr Ridge's student/teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 66.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
66.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Burr Ridge (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,015 students · in-state tuition $40,700 · 64% graduate · median earnings $59,389 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,096 students · in-state tuition $39,080 · 62% graduate · median earnings $64,661 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,006 students · in-state tuition $45,858 · 72% graduate · median earnings $67,398 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 2,640 students · in-state tuition $5,662 · 30% graduate · median earnings $47,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,561 students · in-state tuition $40,608 · 64% graduate · median earnings $66,693 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Burr Ridge
Burr Ridge has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
43 mi awayCities Near Burr Ridge
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Burr Ridge FAQ
Is Burr Ridge, Illinois affordable?⌄
Burr Ridge's median rent is $3,500+/month, which is significantly above the national average. Median home value is $700,400.
Is Burr Ridge, Illinois safe?⌄
Burr Ridge's violent crime rate was 62 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 696 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Burr Ridge, Illinois?⌄
DuPage County, which includes Burr Ridge, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Burr Ridge, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Burr Ridge is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from