What are the schools like in Burbank, WA?

Burbank is served primarily by Columbia (Walla Walla) School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Burbank?

The median household income in Burbank, WA is $84,046 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.9%.

What is the weather like in Burbank, WA?

Burbank has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Burbank, WA affordable or expensive?

Burbank's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Burbank is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $283,200 and the median rent is $979 per month.

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

Burbank has a violent crime rate of 241.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1899.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Burbank, WA a Good Place to Live?

Burbank is a small town of 3,383 in Washington, with a median household income of $84,046 and a 10.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Burbank stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include 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: 98.0

Burbank's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Burbank costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Burbank, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$283,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$979	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,046	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Burbank's violent crime rate is 241.9 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

241.9 /100k

Property Crime

1899.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Burbank is served primarily by Columbia (Walla Walla) School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Burbank, WA	National Avg
School District	Columbia (Walla Walla) School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Burbank sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 7.9 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Burbank, WA
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	7.9"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Burbank, WA	National Avg
Population	3,383	—
Median Age	32.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.2%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Finley, WA 4 mi Pasco, WA 8 mi Wallula, WA 9 mi Kennewick, WA 9 mi West Pasco, WA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Burbank

Burbank, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99323

Burbank vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burbank, WA affordable or expensive?

Burbank's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Burbank roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $283,200 and median rent is $979/month.

What is the crime rate in Burbank, WA?

Burbank's violent crime rate is 241.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1899.3 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 Columbia (Walla Walla) School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Burbank, WA a good place to live?

Burbank, WA has a population of 3,383, a median household income of $84,046, and an unemployment rate of 10.9%. 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 41.7°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.9 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Burbank?

Burbank, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99323.

What is the population of Burbank?

The population of Burbank, Washington is 3,383 with a median age of 32.0. 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 98 (100 = US average), median home $283,200, median household income $84,046, crime index 74 (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.