Porter County, Indiana
Burns Harbor Real Estate and Local Guide
A small lakefront town in Porter County within the Chicago metropolitan area, Burns Harbor was founded in 1966 and is tied to Lake Michigan shipping and the steel industry. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Burns Harbor best.
About the area
Living in Burns Harbor, IN
Home to the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor, the state's international deep-water port on Lake Michigan.
The housing market
Homes in Burns Harbor
- About 66% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 56.9% of housing is single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $236,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Burns Harbor home
Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor
International shipping port on Lake Michigan shared with Portage
Cleveland-Cliffs Burns Harbor
Fully integrated steel mill, one of the largest in North America
Burns Waterway Small Boat Harbor
Public boat harbor providing access to Lake Michigan
Indiana Dunes
Lakeshore dunes and preservation area adjacent to the town
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.