Burnham, IL housing market
The typical Burnham home is worth about $160,000, about the same as a year ago, 46% below the Illinois typical home.
Home values, sales, trends and how Burnham compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Burnham at a glance
Only 2 sales in April 2026: in a market this size, monthly medians swing a lot, so the typical value above is the steadier guide.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
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| January | Burnham | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $54,000 | $181,000 |
| 2018 | $66,000 | $190,000 |
| 2019 | $74,000 | $195,000 |
| 2020 | $81,000 | $200,000 |
| 2021 | $100,000 | $215,000 |
| 2022 | $120,000 | $236,000 |
| 2023 | $140,000 | $248,000 |
| 2024 | $150,000 | $263,000 |
| 2025 | $157,000 | $278,000 |
| 2026 | $158,000 | $290,000 |
| August 2026 | $160,000 | $298,000 |
Burnham and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham | $160K | −0.1% | — | $57,790 |
| Thornton | $187K | +2.8% | — | $58,534 |
| Chicago | $334K | +5.2% | 47 | $77,902 |
| Calumet City | $159K | −2.3% | 78 | $55,369 |
2.8 years of income
The typical Burnham home costs about 2.8 years of the town's median household income, less than across Illinois (3.6 years).
How Burnham ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, April 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.