How long is the commute from Burbank, CA?
Workers who live in Burbank, CA take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
30.4% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.0 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 30.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Burbank get to work
| Means of transportation | Burbank | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.4% (±2.0 points) | 64.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±0.8 points) | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.5 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.4% (±2.2 points) | 17.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Burbank, the average commute is lower than in Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Burbank, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Los Angeles County (3.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Los Angeles County, Burbank ranks 125 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 652 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Burbank
| Vehicles available | Burbank | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±1.4 points) | 8.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% (±2.2 points) | 34.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±2.2 points) | 34.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±1.5 points) | 22.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Burbank, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (8.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Burbank
| Burbank | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.4% (±2.2 points) | 17.1% (±0.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±1.0 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±1.2 points) | 93.0% (±0.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Burbank, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Los Angeles County (93.0%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Burbank
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | — | 26.0 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Glendale | 4.6 mi | 27.1 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| La Crescenta-Montrose | 6.0 mi | 29.2 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| La Cañada Flintridge | 7.3 mi | 29.5 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| West Hollywood | 7.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Beverly Hills | 8.8 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| San Fernando | 9.3 mi | 29.8 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Altadena | 11 mi | 27.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pasadena | 11 mi | 26.9 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glendale, CA (27.1 minutes), La Crescenta-Montrose, CA (29.2 minutes), La Cañada Flintridge, CA (29.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 119 (tie) | Culver City | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 119 (tie) | Irwindale | 26.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 119 (tie) | West Carson | 26.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 122 (tie) | Hawaiian Gardens | 26.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 122 (tie) | San Marino | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 124 | East Pasadena | 26.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 125 (tie) | Burbank | 26.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 125 (tie) | Industry | 26.0 minutes (±11.2) |
| 127 (tie) | Artesia | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 127 (tie) | West Athens | 25.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 129 | Lomita | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 130 | South Monrovia Island | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 131 | Vernon | 25.3 minutes (±5.8) |
Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Burbank
How long is the average commute in Burbank?
Workers who live in Burbank, CA take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Burbank without a car?
8.3% of households in Burbank have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Burbank?
30.4% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Burbank worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burbank city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burbank city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burbank city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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