Chicago · suburban

Burnham

Tiny south Cook suburb on the Indiana line — among the most affordable incorporated communities in Chicagoland. Direct Metra Electric access via nearby South Chicago Heights. For absolute budget buyers commuting south.

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5/10

Schools

65 min

To Chicago

$175K

Median home

$4K

Annual tax

Walk score

4,028

Population

36.7

Median age

$53K

Median income

What stands out

·Metra Electric proximity
·Indiana line proximity
·Ultra-affordable

Nearby towns

Calumet City →Dolton →South Holland →Lansing →Munster, IN →Harvey →

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Burnham vs Calumet City Burnham vs Dolton Burnham vs South Holland Burnham vs Lansing

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