San Jose metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Burbank, CA
$1,137,000Median listing price
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About Burbank
Burbank is a small unincorporated census-designated place (~5,000 residents) completely surrounded by San Jose near West San Carlos Street — a pocket neighborhood with its own school district, the historic Burbank Theater, and walkable access to Santana Row and Valley Fair. It's one of the metro's most centrally located value pockets.
Home prices in Burbank
The median listing price in Burbank is $1,137,000.
Top places in Burbank
- Historic Burbank Theater — 1940s landmark theater on Bascom Avenue.
- Luther Burbank School — the neighborhood's K–8 campus.
- Santana Row (adjacent) — dining and shopping.
- Valley Fair (adjacent) — major regional mall.
- O'Connor Hospital (adjacent) — county medical center.
- Lincoln High School (adjacent) — historic San Jose campus.
Commuting from Burbank
- Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~4 miles / ~10–12 minutes via W San Carlos Street (approximate; longer with traffic).
- VTA light rail: Green Line stations nearby (Race Street area) with direct service into downtown San Jose.
- W San Carlos Street and Stevens Creek Blvd are the main corridors.
Burbank FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Burbank, CA?
The median listing price in Burbank is $1,137,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Burbank, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~4 miles / ~10–12 minutes via W San Carlos Street (approximate; longer with traffic).
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.