Burbank is located in the eastern part of the San Fernando Valley, in Los Angeles County, nestled between the Verdugo Mountains to the north and the Hollywood Hills to the south, but is still located only 12 miles from the downtown area of the City of Los Angeles. The 17.4 square mile community is truly self contained city with it's own fire, police, utility and school systems. And although it has an approximate population of 105,000 people, Burbank has the feel of a small, close knit community.
With a history dating back to the early 1920's, Burbank is essentially the entertainment industry's ground zero and is know as the "Media Capital of the World." And its obvious why. Burbank is home to Warner Brothers Studios, Disney Studios, and NBC Studios. Other media-related production operations include Nickelodeon Animation Studios, DIC Animation, Cartoon Network and Dick Clark Productions. Notable media-related post-production operations include Foto-Kem Industries and Four Media.
The education system has been recognized for having achieved high standards as well as a continued growth pattern in maintaining academic excellence.
Burbank boasts a very, very comprehensive recreation department for all ages with classes in areas from basketball, weaving, painting, tennis and many types of dance for just a menial fee for residents. And, Burbank abuts the city of Los Angeles' famous Griffith Park which features the and Observatory and Planetarium, The Los Angeles Zoo, The Los Angeles Equestrian Center, The Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum, and Harding & Wilson Municipal Golf Course.
The average price for a small two-bedroom home is $600,000 and homes in this area sell very quickly and bidding is swift. Sellers in Burbank generally have no problems finding buyers for their homes!
