At a Glance
Median Income
$95,816
$55,630 per capita
Home Value
$1,041,100
Zillow: $1,176,932
Median Rent
$2,089/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
403/100K
3,071/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.0%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
10.0% smoking rate
How Burbank Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burbank's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burbank a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burbank residents earn a median household income of $95,816 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,630. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burbank is $1,041,100 , 269% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,176,932. Median rent is $2,089/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Burbank reports 403 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,071/100K.
Education
46.0% of adults in Burbank hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burbank has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population105,165
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born29.3%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,816
Per Capita$55,630
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$1,041,100
Rent$2,089
Ownership42.8%
Zillow$1,176,932
Housing Units46,662
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent403/100K
Property3,071/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain13.9 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation615 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.0%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations130
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Burbank was founded in 1887.
The median home in Burbank was built in 1958.
27.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
29.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.