Living in Burbank, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burbank · Census data 2020–2024
Burbank has 28,739 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $80,116 (4% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $275,700, the median rent is $1,265/month.
Burbank at a glance
- Population
- 28,739
- Median age
- 38.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,116State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $275,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,265/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Burbank a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Illinois median; home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burbank
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burbank the median home value is $275,700, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,265 per month, which is 38% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,978 a month in housing costs.
Burbank median household income
The median household income in Burbank is $80,116 and the income per person is $31,395. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Burbank: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,767
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.99
Burbank demographics
- Population
- 28,739
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 9,539
- Foreign-born
- 32.8%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burbank ›
Education in Burbank
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Burbank have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burbank
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Burbank vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | 28,739 | $80,116 | $275,700 | $1,265 |
| Bedford Park | 586 | $99,000 | $271,700 | $1,841 |
| Bridgeview | 16,849 | $66,655 | $236,400 | $1,177 |
| Hometown | 4,215 | $61,101 | $173,400 | $678 |
| Oak Lawn | 56,861 | $83,911 | $281,200 | $1,335 |
| Chicago Ridge | 14,099 | $68,964 | $226,900 | $1,304 |
| Justice | 12,324 | $57,170 | $238,400 | $1,247 |
| Hickory Hills | 14,526 | $77,262 | $288,000 | $1,145 |
| Evergreen Park | 19,420 | $95,719 | $267,500 | $1,420 |
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What is the median household income in Burbank, IL?
The median household income in Burbank is $80,116, 4% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $275,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Burbank?
The median gross rent in Burbank is $1,265 per month, about 38% of household income.
Is Burbank, IL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Illinois median; home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Burbank?
The median age in Burbank is 38.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Burbank?
The average commute to work in Burbank is 31 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burbank?
The unemployment rate in Burbank is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burbank?
15.6% 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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