Living in Burbank, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burbank · Census data 2020–2024
Burbank has 104,546 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $97,082 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $1,089,100, the median rent is $2,192/month.
Burbank at a glance
- Population
- 104,546
- Median age
- 40.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $97,082State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,089,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,192/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 43.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Burbank a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 48% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Burbank
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burbank the median home value is $1,089,100, 227% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,192 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,437 a month in housing costs.
Burbank median household income
The median household income in Burbank is $97,082 and the income per person is $56,287. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Burbank: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 46,243
- Owner-occupied
- 43.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.7%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.41
Burbank demographics
- Population
- 104,546
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 42,995
- Foreign-born
- 29.9%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burbank ›
Education in Burbank
47.1% of adults 25 and older in Burbank have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burbank
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 30.4%
- Drive alone
- 59.4%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Burbank vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | 104,546 | $97,082 | $1,089,100 | $2,192 |
| Glendale | 190,748 | $88,393 | $1,102,300 | $2,182 |
| La Crescenta-Montrose | 19,660 | $130,000 | $1,207,100 | $2,281 |
| La Cañada Flintridge | 19,935 | $241,875 | $2,000,001 | $2,873 |
| West Hollywood | 34,884 | $96,995 | $924,800 | $2,091 |
| Beverly Hills | 31,624 | $132,977 | $2,000,001 | $2,830 |
| San Fernando | 23,632 | $83,024 | $674,700 | $1,748 |
| Altadena | 41,705 | $128,720 | $1,120,000 | $2,355 |
| Pasadena | 136,969 | $105,192 | $1,093,300 | $2,265 |
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What is the median household income in Burbank, CA?
The median household income in Burbank is $97,082, about the same as the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Burbank?
The median home value in Burbank is $1,089,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Burbank?
The median gross rent in Burbank is $2,192 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Burbank, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 48% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Burbank?
The median age in Burbank is 40.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Burbank?
The average commute to work in Burbank is 26 minutes; 30.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burbank?
The unemployment rate in Burbank is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burbank?
47.1% of adults in Burbank have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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