Burbank, IL Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

18 Discussions
134 Replies
255 Upvotes
Julia Stewart

Remote worker thinking about Burbank

Hello, I'm originally from San Diego and The median home value here is around $258,900, which seems about average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Anna Rivera

Is Burbank walkable?

Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,241/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $83,975 in Burbank. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it...

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Naomi Young

How is Burbank for outdoor activities?

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Burbank sits at 189.6 per 100K. With a population of 28,822, Burbank is a smaller city. Median household income is $83,975, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,241 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent yea...

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Harper Howard

Burbank in the winter -how bad?

I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,241 for rent here. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing f...

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Julia Stewart

What Burbank does better than anywhere else

Been living here since 2012. Crime rate is something to consider -Burbank sits at 189.6 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just s...

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Maria W.

Is public transit usable in Burbank?

Curious what people think. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,822 people. Median household income is $83,975, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $258,900 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some no...

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Elena Phillips

Rent vs buy in Burbank -what makes sense?

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and Would love some local perspective. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Alexa

Worst things about Burbank nobody talks about

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. Median household income is $83,975, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Should I be concerned? Thank...

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Harper Howard

Studio apartments in Burbank -options?

Homes are going for about $258,900 on average. Household incomes average around $83,975 in Burbank. The median home value here is around $258,900, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,241 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Does this match your experienc...

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Benjamin Jones

Commute times in Burbank -how bad?

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Burbank sits at 189.6 per 100K. Homes are going for about $258,900 on average. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where...

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Alexa

Starting a business in Burbank?

Hello, I've been here for 4 years and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Burbank sits at 189.6 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for ...

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Sofia Watson

Relocating to Burbank, IL -pros and cons?

Hey, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Burbank sits at 189.6 per 100K. Median household income is $83,975, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's...

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Naomi Young

Living in Burbank -the reality

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,822 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What would yo...

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Lily Alvarez

Top 5 things I love about Burbank

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $258,900 on average. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Julia Stewart

Cheapest neighborhoods in Burbank?

Random thought, Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs?

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Julia Stewart

Best coffee shops in Burbank?

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt with this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downto...

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