Real Estate Investing in Burbank, California (91501)

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Los Angeles County • Population: 19,343 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 91501 (Burbank, CA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (47/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 36.5 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $1,240,514
Avg Monthly Rent $2,829
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $80,198
% Renters 62.2%

Market Analysis: 91501 Burbank

Investors eyeing 91501 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $1.2M come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $1.2M asset, 91501 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

The gap between 91501 and stronger Burbank ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

Demographically, 91501 is a market where tenant selection matters more than unit finishes. Operators who understand that tend to do fine; those who do not tend to learn why the ZIP trades at a discount.

Strategically, 91501 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Burbank:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 52/100
Affordability
0/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 15.5× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,829/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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BALANCED MARKET
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
50 days
Average time to sell
Average
8.0%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro data
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Property Strategy for 91501

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
2.8% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+8.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$385,121/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $770,241 $2,980 2.8% +4.1% $385,121
3BR $1,294,953 $3,780 2.1% +7.6% $431,651
4BR $1,853,118 $4,210 1.6% +8.8% $463,280
5BR $2,187,420 +8.2% $437,484

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$1.3M$1.1M$944K$749K$555K$360KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$3,059$2,852$2,646$2,439$2,232$2,026Jan 2021Oct 2023Jul 2026

📊 How Does 91501 Compare?

Metric 91501 Burbank Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA California
Home Value $1,240,514 $1,121,661 N/A $761,003
5-Year CAGR 5.0% 3.6% N/A 5.7%
Avg Rent $2,829 $2,800 N/A -
Cap Rate 1.8% 2.0% - -
💡 Why Invest in 91501? Click to expand

With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

62% of households rent in this area, creating consistent tenant demand for landlords.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
1.8%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.0%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $1,240,514
Monthly Rent $2,829
Price-to-Rent 36.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 2.7%
Cap Rate 1.8%
5-Year IRR 6.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.1% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +2.7% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.5% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.8%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
6.9%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.0%
Stable
Eviction process: Very Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 91501

Population: 19,343

💰 Median Household Income
$80,198
This area
$80,198
State
$94,164
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
62.2%
This area
62.2%
State
39.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.9%
This area
4.9%
State
-16.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
42.0%
This area
42.0%
State
7.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
40.7 years
This area
40.7 years
State
9.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
6.9%
This area
6.9%
State
15.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 73.4%
Other/Mixed 16.2%
Hispanic/Latino 11.4%
Asian 8.7%
Black/African American 1.7%
👶 Under 18
17.2%
This area
17.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
19.0%
This area
19.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.9%
This area
9.9%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 91501

C+ Avg School Grade
2 Schools
24.9:1 Avg Class Size
$15,947 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

Joaquin Miller Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
748 Students
👨‍🏫
23.4:1 Class Size
💰
$15,947 Per Student
C+ Average

Ralph Emerson Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
540 Students
👨‍🏫
26.3:1 Class Size
💰
$15,947 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

B Good

George Washington Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
📍 2322 North Lincoln St., Burbank
👥
431 Students
👨‍🏫
20.1:1 Class Size
💰
$15,947 Per Student
B Good

Benjamin Franklin Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
📍 1610 Lake St., Glendale
👥
626 Students
👨‍🏫
25.0:1 Class Size
💰
$19,420 Per Student
B Good

Monterey High (Continuation)

📚 09 – 12 High School
📍 1915 Monterey Ave., Burbank
👥
93 Students
👨‍🏫
9.9:1 Class Size
💰
$15,947 Per Student
B Good

Thomas Jefferson Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
📍 1540 Fifth St., Glendale
👥
796 Students
👨‍🏫
23.4:1 Class Size
💰
$19,420 Per Student
B Good

Magnolia Park

📚 06 – 12 High School
📍 1915 Monterey Ave., Burbank
👥
28 Students
👨‍🏫
8.8:1 Class Size
💰
$15,947 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby
D
CES College
106 students · 1.1 mi
C
Woodbury University
898 students · 2.8 mi
C+
Brand College
12 students · 3.0 mi
C
International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences
59 students · 3.4 mi
C+
New York Film Academy
1,245 students · 3.8 mi
D
Glendale Career College
854 students · 3.8 mi
D
North-West College-Glendale
100 students · 3.9 mi
C+
American Medical Sciences Center
200 students · 3.9 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How do home values compare in Burbank, CA?

Typical homes in Burbank, CA go for around $1.2M. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% measured price movement.

What does house hacking look like in Burbank, CA?

The house hack math a tougher in Burbank, CA. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $2,829/mo rents and $1.2M home values.

Is rental property easy to operate in Burbank, CA?

Burbank, CA operates under CA law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect reliable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

What do landlords charge for rent in Burbank, CA?

Rents in Burbank, CA run near $2,829/mo. Compared with median home prices of $1.2M that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What kind of tenants rent in Burbank, CA?

Burbank, CA draws a even-keeled base of working renters. Demand at the $2,829/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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