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Burbank, CA

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Burbank.

Population: 108,034 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Burbank, CA is $1.12M — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.09M after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,800/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.12M

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.12M
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+15.9%
10-year appreciation
+82.2%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$1.17M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.09M
Median list price
$960,690
Median price per sqft
$675
1-year sale-price change
+9.9%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
170
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+0.5%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
57

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,800/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,122/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,376/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,962/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,756/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,180/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
3
High schools
5
Schools include
Ralph Emerson Elementary, Joaquin Miller Elementary, Burbank High, Burbank USD Community Day, Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AO
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
San Fernando Valley (Area 1) (1.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
67
Days with Good air quality
41
Days with Moderate air quality
237
Days with Unhealthy air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
210

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
384
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
397,152
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
314,145

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (25 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
60
Nearest airport
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
40
Hospitals include
LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER, HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1,764
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52,940 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
57.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.0%
Median annual property tax
$6,182
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
85.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,896,707
Average weekly wage
$1,512
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8,325

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BurbankState medianUS median
Median home value$1.12M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.09M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,800/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,182$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Burbank, CA?
$1.12M.
What is the median sale price in Burbank, CA?
$1.09M.
How long do homes take to sell in Burbank, CA?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Burbank, CA?
Typical rent: $2,800/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Burbank, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is Burbank, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AO; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Burbank, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Burbank, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Burbank, CA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: San Fernando Valley (Area 1), 1.1 mi.
How many schools serve Burbank, CA?
21 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Burbank, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Burbank, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Burbank, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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