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Curated by Simir Shah
Who lands here
Entertainment and studio workers, families who want city services and a well-regarded district without leaving the Valley, and people who like having Hollywood Burbank Airport close by.
The vibe
Tidy residential grids, a walkable downtown and the Verdugo foothills on the northeast side, with the Starlight Bowl, Stough Canyon Nature Center and 42 parks and facilities.
Schools
Burbank Unified serves the city, and its Master Street Listing shows which elementary, middle and high schools serve your address. Some addresses have more than one option, so confirm with Student Services.
Getting around
Metrolink stops at Downtown Burbank and two Hollywood Burbank Airport stations, and Metro's B Line is a short ride away in North Hollywood. Burbank middle and high school students ride BurbankBus free with a student ID.
Finding your community
A city-run library with three locations and weekly story times, a busy Parks and Recreation calendar and a year-round aquatic center. Enroll in ALERT Burbank for emergency notifications.
Now go explore Burbank
A friendly orientation, not advice. Neighborhoods, schools and prices change and depend on your exact address — always verify school assignments and lease details directly. New to the area? Start with the New to SoCal hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burbank a good place for families new to Southern California?
Burbank is the Media Capital next door to North Hollywood and Glendale, a self-contained city with its own schools, libraries, utility, bus line and airport. Entertainment and studio workers, families who want city services and a well-regarded district without leaving the Valley, and people who like having Hollywood Burbank Airport close by.
How are the schools in Burbank?
Burbank Unified serves the city, and its Master Street Listing shows which elementary, middle and high schools serve your address. Some addresses have more than one option, so confirm with Student Services.
Do I need a car in Burbank?
Metrolink stops at Downtown Burbank and two Hollywood Burbank Airport stations, and Metro's B Line is a short ride away in North Hollywood. Burbank middle and high school students ride BurbankBus free with a student ID.