Moving to
Burbank.

$2,192/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,192 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $1,089,100. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

7.0% unemployment

Unemployment here is 7.0%, well above the national average of 4.3%. Moving with a job already lined up matters more here.

342 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

26 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 26 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 6 in 10 workers drive to work; 30% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 3.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

47% bachelor's degree or higher

The population is well-educated, with 47% holding college degrees. That points to a strong professional base and generally a healthy local economy.

21 public schools inside the boundary

There are 21 public schools inside the boundary and 9 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (26 miles away). There are 4 national parks and sites within a day's drive.