Burbank, Illinois
Among the top 16% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 5% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 54% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 25% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 53% of US places
- top 1% for airport distance
- top 2% for walkability
- bottom 6% for property tax rate
Burbank is a mid-size city in Illinois with about 29,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, walkability, and school quality. It rates lower on air quality and property tax rate.
Official websiteburbankil.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.3 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$81k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 19% of US places
Home Value$250k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 26% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 24% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.24%better than 6% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax8.86%better than 14% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.83%better than 18% of US places
Unemployment7.7%better than 21% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.9 in47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.8 inbetter than 23% of US places
Sunny Days245 daysbetter than 64% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 57% of US places
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 53% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk74.3better than 36% of US places
Air Quality52 AQIbetter than 12% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime1312/100kbetter than 23% of US places
Property Crime1404/100kbetter than 33% of US places
Community
Population29,12295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.634th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5791st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0464th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+513rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)46.2%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.3%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)47.5%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.5%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.5%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time33 minbetter than 13% of US places
Walkability14.3/20better than 98% of US places
Airport Distance3 mibetter than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.6%better than 59% of US places
Amenities Nearby136.32better than 61% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Burbank an affordable place to live?
- Burbank is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 19% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Burbank?
- The median home value in Burbank is $250k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Burbank?
- Median household income in Burbank is $81k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Burbank?
- Median gross rent in Burbank is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Burbank safe?
- Burbank is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1312/100k (better than 23%). Property crime is 1404/100k.
- What is the weather like in Burbank?
- Burbank averages 76°F in July and 26°F in January, with 40.9 in of annual precipitation and about 245 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Burbank?
- Public-school quality in Burbank is above average, scoring better than 93% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Burbank?
- The average one-way commute in Burbank is 33 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)