Burbank

Burbank - nestled against the base of the Verdugo Mountains - is an independent city located on the eastern end of the San Fernando Valley only twelve miles north of downtown Los Angeles. The city has a vibrant downtown area with many shops, restaurants, and movie theaters, and has a reputation for being very family-friendly.

Often called the media capital of the world, Burbank is home to a plethora of entertainment companies, including Warner Bros., NBC Universat, The Walt Disney Company, Cartoon Network, Viacom, and PBS. It is the perennial shooting location for The Tonight Show.

Warner Bros. Tower

Points of Interest

  • Bob's Big Boy
    Established in 1949, the Bob's Big Boy in Burbank is the oldest remaining restaurant in the famous chain. Located at 4211 Riverside Drive, it still retains it's classic charm with a massive pylon sign, an open kitchen, and big picture windows.

  • Warner Bros. Studios
    One of the most vibrant, active studios in the Los Angeles area, the Warner Bros. studios offers a VIP studio tour of its backlot, Warner Village, and sound stages. It is also home to many shows which have live studio audiences.

    • Bob's Big Boy Burbank
  • Disney Studios
    Disney moved from the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles to their current Burbank location in 1939. The studio buildings here are the only ones in the city to survive from Hollywood's Golden Era.

  • Downtown Burbank
    Downtown Burbank is a thriving commercial district with a plethora of restaurant and shopping options. Stroll the streets or curl up with some popcorn at one of the many movie theaters. The area is home to a weekly farmer's market as well as exciting annual events such as the Taste of Burbank.


Neighborhoods

  • Hillside District
    Hidden in the hills north of Downtown Burbank, the hillside district - at the base of the Verdugo Mountains - is comprised of single family homes that range in size from modest to extravagant. Home to the Starlight Bowl, a popular location to hear music on summer nights, as well as several golf courses and the trailheads to numerous hiking trails, this area is great for anyone who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city while still remaining close to all the amenities.
    • Burbank House
  • The Rancho District
    Probably the most unique and recognizable area of Burbank, the Rancho District justaposes quaint, ranch style homes with a sprawling equestrian center and places them all right up against Disney studios. Because of unique zoning restrictions, residents of the Rancho are allowed to keep horses on their property and it is not uncommon to see riders trotting along riverside drive atop their favorite Palominos. Though real estate prices here are reasonable - by Southern California standards, of course - supply is short as residents of this area love it so much they are reticent to move.

  • Magnolia Park & the Chandler Bikeway
    Magnolia Park offers shoppers and diners unique, independently owned restaurants and boutiques, including the famous cuban bakery, Porto's. Homes here are among the most sought after, largest, and most expensive in the flatlands of Burbank. Just a few blocks from the Magnolia cooridor, the Chandler Bikeway opened in 2004 and is a two and a half mile strip populated with benches, trees, bronze statues, and few stoplights that is enjoyed by bikers, walkers, joggers, and roller-bladers alike. Homes here are more modest, but still desirable.

  • Northwest District
    The northern part of the flatlands, extending from Burbank Blvd to Vanowen, and between Mariposa and Clybourn, this area is populated by a variety of business, from small, intependently owned auto shops, to chain restaurants and a giant Costco. The area is home to the Burbank airport and has a history with other sectors of the aerospace industry, including the Lockheed corporation. Homes here are more modest single family residences, and are the most affordable in Burbank as they have to deal with the noise of the airport.

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Burbank Real Estate - Trulia

Community Statistics

    People

  • Population: 107,921
  • Median Age: 36
  • Married: 42.8%
  • Single: 57.2%
  • Children Under 18: 28.5%
  • Average Household Size: 2.39 people
  • Median Household Income: $62,347

    Housing

  • Median Home Age: 37 Years
  • Average Listing Price: $618,616
  • Median Sales Price: $458,096
  • Homes Owned: 52.2%

    Climate

  • Rainfall (in.): 17.49
  • Precipitation Days: 29
  • Sunny Days: 281
  • Elevation: 625 ft.

    Voting

  • Democrat: 63.102%
  • Republican: 35.598%
  • Independent Other: .282%
  • Independent Liberal: .409%
  • Independent Conservatives: .609%