How long is the commute from Burnham, IL?
Workers who live in Burnham, IL take an average of 36.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.0% of workers drive alone to work.
9.4% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
14.2% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.9 minutes (±9.9)
- Public transportation
- 9.4%
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Burnham get to work
| Means of transportation | Burnham | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.0% (±14.1 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±2.8 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 9.4% (±7.3 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.2% (±5.5 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.2% (±8.1 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Burnham, the average commute is not measurably different from Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Burnham, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cook County (11.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Burnham ranks 4 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 119 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Burnham
| Vehicles available | Burnham | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±5.3 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 58.4% (±11.0 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 19.7% (±6.1 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.2% (±5.2 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Burnham, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Burnham
| Burnham | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.2% (±8.1 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±2.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±3.7 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Burnham, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cook County (90.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Burnham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham | — | 36.9 minutes (±9.9) | — |
| Dolton | 2.8 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hammond | 3.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Calumet City | 3.0 mi | 34.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Thornton Township | 3.9 mi | 32.0 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Whiting | 3.9 mi | 30.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| South Holland | 4.1 mi | 34.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Township (Lake County) | 4.4 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Riverdale | 4.7 mi | 33.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hammond, IN (25.7 minutes), North Township (Lake County), IN (25.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynwood | 49.6 minutes (±15.1) |
| 2 | Olympia Fields | 42.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | Calumet Park | 38.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 4 | Burnham | 36.9 minutes (±9.9) |
| 5 | Glencoe | 36.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Markham | 35.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 (tie) | Palos Hills | 35.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Sauk Village | 35.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 9 | Lemont Township | 35.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 | Lemont | 34.8 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 10 of 148 places in Cook County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Burnham
How long is the average commute in Burnham?
Workers who live in Burnham, IL take an average of 36.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Burnham without a car?
8.7% of households in Burnham have no vehicle, and 9.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Burnham?
14.2% (±8.1 points) of workers who live in Burnham worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burnham village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burnham village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burnham village, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Burnham village, Illinois (place:09798, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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