At a Glance
Median Income
$83,975
$33,497 per capita
Home Value
$258,900
Zillow: $316,024
Median Rent
$1,241/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
2,030/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
13.7% 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burbank residents earn a median household income of $83,975 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,497. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burbank is $258,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,024. Median rent is $1,241/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Burbank reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,030/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Burbank hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burbank has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population28,822
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density6,895/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born31.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,975
Per Capita$33,497
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,900
Rent$1,241
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$316,024
Housing Units9,911
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property2,030/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary349/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation618 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Burbank was founded in 1970.
The median home in Burbank was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
31.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.