What are the schools like in Burr Ridge, IL?

Burr Ridge is served primarily by Gower SD 62. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Burr Ridge?

The median household income in Burr Ridge, IL is $174,342 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Burr Ridge, IL?

Burr Ridge has an average high temperature of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.3 inches.

Burr Ridge, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Burr Ridge, IL affordable or expensive?

Burr Ridge's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Burr Ridge is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $706,400 and the median rent is $2,371 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Burr Ridge, IL?

Burr Ridge has a violent crime rate of 27.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 865.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Burr Ridge, IL a Good Place to Live?

Burr Ridge is a small city of 11,131 in Illinois, with a median household income of $174,342 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Burr Ridge stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Burr Ridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Burr Ridge city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Burr Ridge's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Burr Ridge costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Burr Ridge, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$706,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,371	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$174,342	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Burr Ridge's violent crime rate is 27.3 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.3 /100k

Property Crime

865.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Burr Ridge is served primarily by Gower SD 62. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Burr Ridge, IL	National Avg
School District	Gower SD 62	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	69.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Burr Ridge sees average highs of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 42.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Burr Ridge, IL
Average High — January	33.1°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	42.3"

Demographics

Metric	Burr Ridge, IL	National Avg
Population	11,131	—
Median Age	56.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.2%	18.9%
Asian	14.8%	6.3%
Under 18	18.4%	22.2%
65 and over	34.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Burr Ridge

Burr Ridge, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60527

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burr Ridge, IL affordable or expensive?

Burr Ridge's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Burr Ridge roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $706,400 and median rent is $2,371/month.

What is the crime rate in Burr Ridge, IL?

Burr Ridge's violent crime rate is 27.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 865.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Burr Ridge?

Public schools in Burr Ridge are operated by Gower SD 62. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 69.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Burr Ridge, IL a good place to live?

Burr Ridge, IL has a population of 11,131, a median household income of $174,342, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Burr Ridge?

Burr Ridge averages 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 42.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Burr Ridge?

Burr Ridge, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60527.

What is the population of Burr Ridge?

The population of Burr Ridge, Illinois is 11,131 with a median age of 56.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Burr Ridge?

Key numbers for living in Burr Ridge: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $706,400, median household income $174,342, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burr Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.