Burbank

About Burbank

Burbank is a mid-size city that borders Chicago's southwestern border, making it a popular home base for people who want a quieter lifestyle while maintaining access to a major metropolitan area. The city's population has stayed relatively stable in recent decades, growing only minimally since the 1980s.

The History of Burbank

The area where Burbank now lies was largely uninhabited well into the mid-1800s, dotted with just a few farms and small settlements. Many attempts were made to develop the land, but none of them ever came to fruition. Throughout the 1920s, real estate developers purchased farmland and tried to establish residential subdivisions. However, a lack of water and sewer systems was a major obstacle to their work.

By 1952, the mostly-undeveloped land was incorporated into Stickney Township. This was apparently the spark needed to ignite growth and evolution, because by 1960, the population had nearly tripled. Burbank was incorporated as a city in 1970 and named after a local elementary school that had been built in the 1930s. Since the 1970s, it's remained a very quiet community, with the population dropping slightly in recent years.

Jobs in Burbank

Burbank has a balance of blue- and white-collar jobs, providing jobs in a number of industries and positions. It's projected job growth is good news for the local economy, indicating an upward trend. The most popular jobs in the city include sales, administrative support, transportation, construction, business, finance and more.

If you're planning to join the job market in Burbank, you'll have plenty of options to consider when applying for positions. In the event that you can't find something that's a good fit, you can always make the easy commute to Chicago, where the job market is much larger.

Burbank Schools

Public schools in Burbank fall within the Burbank School District 111. Private school options are fairly limited, but there are a few parochial schools in Burbank.

Resources for Moving to Burbank

Here's some helpful information for organizing your move to Burbank:

• Utilities: The community's primary energy provider is Constellation Energy. The South Stickney Sanitary District delivers and bills for water and sewer services.
• Vehicle Stickers: All personal vehicles are required to display a Burbank vehicle sticker, which must be renewed on a yearly basis.
• Transportation: Your public transportation options include the Pace Bus and Chicago Transit Authority routes.

Burbank Housing

Large or small, the city of Burbank offers many different housing options as well as a variety of apartment rentals. Homes here are slightly more expensive than other communities in the area; however, Burbank is a budget-friendly alternative to living in the major city of Chicago.