Population 11,515 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Burr Ridge
Household size in Burr Ridge
| Period | Burr Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Burr Ridge run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.65, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Burr Ridge
| Period | Burr Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.6 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.9 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.1 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 54.1, Burr Ridge is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 48.6, as it has nationally. Only one other Illinois city with 5,000+ people is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Burr Ridge
| Period | Burr Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.8% of households in Burr Ridge, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Burr Ridge
Renters in Burr Ridge
| Period | Burr Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 5.5% of households in Burr Ridge rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than half of owners (53.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only eight of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Burr Ridge
| Period | Burr Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Burr Ridge: 6.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Chicago area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Burr Ridge
| Period | Burr Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Burr Ridge has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Burr Ridge has newer homes than the great majority of Illinois cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Burr Ridge
| Period | Burr Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,400 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,450 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,637 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,726 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$326 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Burr Ridge costs $1,726 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $326 a month from 2006–10, a 23% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Burr Ridge
Bachelor's degrees in Burr Ridge
| Period | Burr Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.9% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.0% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.8% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.7% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Burr Ridge: 65.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 35 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Burr Ridge
| Period | Burr Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Burr Ridge: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other Illinois cities, Burr Ridge has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Burr Ridge
| Period | Burr Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Burr Ridge has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Burr Ridge compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Ridge | 2.52 | 54.1 | 4.8% | 5.5% | 6.0% | 1988 | $1,726 | 65.7% | 95.8% | 2.8% |
| Willowbrook | 2.31 | 47.5 | 6.3% | 30.9% | 6.2% | 1980 | $1,781 | 51.4% | 95.6% | 3.4% |
| Indian Head Park | 2.24 | 55.0 | 4.5% | 10.8% | 3.8% | 1978 | $1,587 | 58.8% | 96.1% | 7.1% |
| Willow Springs | 2.55 | 43.1 | 3.4% | 12.3% | 5.6% | 1979 | $1,595 | 40.1% | 95.2% | 4.7% |
| Hinsdale | 2.82 | 39.1 | 11.9% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 1980 | $2,190 | 68.6% | 97.4% | 6.1% |
| Countryside | 2.39 | 47.0 | 9.1% | 27.6% | 6.4% | 1974 | $1,266 | 36.0% | 88.4% | 6.0% |
| Darien | 2.48 | 45.1 | 7.9% | 20.3% | 4.9% | 1978 | $1,790 | 51.0% | 95.5% | 4.7% |
| Hodgkins | 2.78 | 39.1 | 13.7% | 20.9% | 11.5% | 1986 | $1,129 | 14.1% | 78.0% | 3.2% |
| Clarendon Hills | 2.74 | 41.4 | 8.1% | 23.6% | 6.8% | 1978 | $1,129 | 68.1% | 96.8% | 3.4% |
| Western Springs | 3.07 | 41.8 | 3.5% | 6.0% | 4.1% | 1957 | $2,055 | 83.0% | 99.5% | 3.0% |
| Westmont | 2.32 | 44.9 | 7.9% | 38.8% | 8.0% | 1976 | $1,558 | 50.2% | 95.3% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Burr Ridge. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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