Population 28,919 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Burbank
Household size in Burbank
| Period | Burbank | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.26 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.31 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.11 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.07 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Burbank are large by national standards, averaging 3.07 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.26 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Burbank
| Period | Burbank | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Burbank are younger than 38.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.9, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Burbank
| Period | Burbank | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Burbank (13.1%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Burbank
Renters in Burbank
| Period | Burbank | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Burbank is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (41.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Burbank
| Period | Burbank | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.5% of homes in Burbank are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.9 points, as it has nationally. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Burbank
| Period | Burbank | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Burbank is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The picture is much the same across the Chicago area.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Burbank
| Period | Burbank | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,027 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,098 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,210 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,326 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$298 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Burbank costs $1,326 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $298 a month since 2006–10, up 29%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Burbank
Bachelor's degrees in Burbank
| Period | Burbank | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Burbank have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.5%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.7 points, mirroring the country. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Burbank
| Period | Burbank | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.0% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.7% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.3% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Burbank never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Burbank
| Period | Burbank | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Burbank: 6.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Burbank compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | 3.07 | 38.9 | 13.1% | 19.6% | 3.5% | 1966 | $1,326 | 15.5% | 78.3% | 6.8% |
| Bridgeview | 2.69 | 39.2 | 11.3% | 34.5% | 8.5% | 1978 | $1,263 | 18.8% | 84.5% | 7.7% |
| Hometown | 2.51 | 44.3 | 12.0% | 25.6% | 5.1% | 1955 | $641 | 17.8% | 92.5% | 1.7% |
| Oak Lawn | 2.69 | 40.6 | 8.7% | 17.4% | 6.8% | 1967 | $1,432 | 31.2% | 90.0% | 5.2% |
| Bedford Park | 2.42 | 47.0 | 10.0% | 13.8% | 2.4% | 1956 | $1,782 | 22.0% | 90.2% | 4.3% |
| Chicago Ridge | 2.70 | 37.6 | 8.6% | 48.7% | 11.4% | 1973 | $1,263 | 28.3% | 88.5% | 7.5% |
| Hickory Hills | 2.60 | 38.6 | 9.8% | 26.7% | 3.5% | 1972 | $1,222 | 27.0% | 88.2% | 5.5% |
| Justice | 2.64 | 35.9 | 13.7% | 45.3% | 7.5% | 1978 | $1,324 | 17.8% | 87.3% | 6.4% |
| Summit | 3.03 | 38.5 | 12.5% | 39.0% | 9.4% | 1957 | $1,215 | 14.5% | 68.0% | 5.6% |
| Evergreen Park | 2.73 | 38.6 | 14.0% | 15.2% | 6.6% | 1954 | $1,523 | 42.8% | 93.5% | 6.0% |
| Worth | 2.41 | 39.1 | 13.2% | 35.9% | 3.4% | 1968 | $1,195 | 19.0% | 86.6% | 8.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Burbank. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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