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Burns Harbor, IN

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Population
2,146
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
629 ft
Median Home Value
$241,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,458/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$98,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IndianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IndianaNearest larger communityPortage, Indiana3.3 miles away · 38,634 residents.

About Burns Harbor

Burns Harbor is a town in Westchester Township, Porter County, Indiana, situated along the shores of Lake Michigan within the Chicago metropolitan area. Founded in 1966 adjacent to the Indiana Dunes and named after promoter Randall W. Burns, the industrial port town of approximately 2,155 is served by the Duneland School Corporation locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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