Burbank

Row of palm trees
Homes in Burbank
Starlight Bowl Concert Hall theater in the mountains.
Downtown Burbank offers tons of great shopping destinations.
Gates to Disney

Burbank, CA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$2,234

Population

101,633

Renter Mix

58% Rent

The epicenter of Hollywood’s entertainment industry—and one of the LA area’s best places to live

Entertainment Location Upscale Tourism

Living in Burbank combines entertainment industry heritage with comfortable suburban living. As home to Warner Bros., Disney, and Netflix, the city's entertainment legacy shapes its character. The rental market currently shows average monthly rates ranging from $1,960 for studios to $5,337 for four-bedroom units, with moderate year-over-year increases ranging from 0.3% to 6.6%. One-bedroom apartments average $2,287, reflecting a 2.2% annual increase.

Each Burbank neighborhood has its own character - from the Rancho district with its equestrian zoning to Magnolia Park, where vintage shops and local boutiques line the streets. Outdoor spaces include Johnny Carson Park and the Chandler Bikeway, which connects residents to various parts of the city. The Media District houses major studios, while downtown features shopping at Burbank Town Center and an array of restaurants along San Fernando Boulevard. The city's aviation history includes the former Lockheed Skunk Works facility, where aerospace innovations like the U-2 reconnaissance aircraft were developed. Today, the Hollywood Burbank Airport provides convenient travel options, while the city's public schools and walkable neighborhoods continue to attract new residents.

Explore the City

Downtown Burbank offers tons of great shopping destinations.

Starlight Bowl Concert Hall theater in the mountains.

Palm Avenue brings a mixed-use shopping center to Burbank, with ample shopping and dining.

Burbank Town Center is the city's major mall.

Gates to Disney

Shopping on a sunny afternoon in Benmar.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$88,852

Average: $114,448

Education

41,174

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

54,038

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

42 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Burbank has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Burbank, CA is $1,925 for a studio, $2,227 for one bedroom, $2,915 for two bedrooms, and $3,917 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burbank has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,227/month
593 Sq Ft
House
$5,373/month
1,395 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,409/month
1,077 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,176/month
1,268 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Burbank, CA

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Joaquin Miller Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

730 Students

Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

758 Students

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

591 Students

William McKinley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

440 Students

George Washington Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

440 Students

John Muir Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,353 Students

Luther Burbank Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,030 Students

Dolores Huerta Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

931 Students

Magnolia Park School

Public

Grades 6-12

33 Students

Burroughs High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,283 Students

Burbank High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,457 Students

Monterey High (Continuation)

Public

Grades 9-12

91 Students

Magnolia Park School

Public

Grades 6-12

33 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.