Living in Burbank, CA

Explore Burbank and see how it fits the life you want to build.

5,333 Population Los Angeles County County City Place Type California State OrdinancesLocal Rules
Overall Match7.6 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Burbank at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population5,333
Median Household Income$134,518
Median Home Value$1,104,600
Median Gross Rent$2,566
Median Age35.9
Average Household Size2.9
Unemployment1.4%
Work From Home17.6%
Homeownership57.7%
Housing Vacancy7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Burbank is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Burbank Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Burbank and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.2 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.8 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.7 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength5.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Burbank

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$1,104,600
Median Gross Rent$2,566
Homeownership57.7%
Housing Vacancy7.1%
Housing Value4.4/10
Housing Stability6.6/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Burbank, CA

Median Household Income$134,518
Unemployment1.4%
Work From Home17.6%
Employment9.6/10
Remote Work Friendly7.4/10
Income Strength10.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Burbank and how households are structured

Population5,333
Median Age35.9
Average Household Size2.9

Burbank is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Burbank

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Burbank point to hot summers, cool winters, moderate annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High85.8°F
Average Winter Low42.6°F
Annual Rainfall16.5 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Burbank

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Los Angeles County.

County Intelligence

Burbank & Los Angeles County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Burbank.

Current NarrowTheList data for Burbank shows a population of about 5,333. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Los Angeles County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Burbank.

For someone considering a move to Burbank, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.