What are the schools like in Burbank, IL?

Burbank is served primarily by Burbank SD 111. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Burbank?

The median household income in Burbank, IL is $81,060 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.7%.

What is the weather like in Burbank, IL?

Burbank has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

Burbank, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Burbank, IL affordable or expensive?

Burbank's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Burbank is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $250,100 and the median rent is $1,223 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Burbank, IL?

Burbank has a violent crime rate of 198.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1965.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Burbank, IL a Good Place to Live?

Burbank is a small city of 29,122 in Illinois, with a median household income of $81,060 and a 7.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Burbank stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Burbank is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Burbank city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Burbank's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Burbank costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Burbank, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$250,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,223	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,060	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Burbank's violent crime rate is 198.0 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

198.0 /100k

Property Crime

1965.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Burbank is served primarily by Burbank SD 111. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Burbank, IL	National Avg
School District	Burbank SD 111	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Burbank sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Burbank, IL
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Burbank, IL	National Avg
Population	29,122	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	32.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Burbank

Burbank, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60459

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burbank, IL affordable or expensive?

Burbank's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Burbank roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $250,100 and median rent is $1,223/month.

What is the crime rate in Burbank, IL?

Burbank's violent crime rate is 198.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1965.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Burbank?

Public schools in Burbank are operated by Burbank SD 111. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Burbank, IL a good place to live?

Burbank, IL has a population of 29,122, a median household income of $81,060, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Burbank?

Burbank averages 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Burbank?

Burbank, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60459.

What is the population of Burbank?

The population of Burbank, Illinois is 29,122 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Burbank?

Key numbers for living in Burbank: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $250,100, median household income $81,060, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burbank side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.