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Learn More About Independent Living in Burbank, CA

 

Known as the “Media Capital of the World,” Burbank is home to major production facilities like Warner Bros. Entertainment and The Walt Disney Company, and several of the most iconic attractions in the Los Angeles area — such as Universal Studios, Griffith Observatory, and the Hollywood Sign — are just south of town. Within city limits, local festivals and businesses in downtown Burbank create the city’s sense of community and identity.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Burbank are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Burbank retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Burbank, CA

The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 was about $3,500 in Burbank and $3,400 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 in the state of California was around $3,000.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Burbank are rated six points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
106	107	109	108	107	106

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$83,914 per year	$39,655 per year	$71,148 per year	$37,569 per year	$50,658 per year	$5,317 per year	$1,195 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Burbank include:

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 390+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 300+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 230+
• Specialties: emergency department, physical therapy

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Burbank’s climate is classified as Mediterranean, which means the city experiences hot summers, mild winters, and year-round low humidity. The average humidity level is 56%, and humidity levels are often highest during May at about 61%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
55°F	68°F	42°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
78°F	89°F	62°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 154

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 17″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
41	15.4%	105,354	6,072 per square mile	2.5

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.8%	12.1%	3.0%	23.5%	<0.1%	4.8%	56.9%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Glendale: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 70/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Los Angeles County

Democratic	Republican	Other
71.4%	23.4%	5.2%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and attractions in Burbank include:

• Martial Arts History Museum
• Gordon R. Howard Museum
• Brand Park
• Robert R. Ovrom Park and Community Center
• Stough Canyon Park
• Verdugo Mountains Open Space Preserve
• AMC Burbank 16
• Starlight Bowl
• Downtown Burbank Arts Festival
• Burbank Town Center
• Magnolia Park

 

Transportation

Burbank Bus provides city-wide public bus transportation to Burbank residents as well as curb-to-curb pickup for senior citizens. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Burbank.