The Town FilesBurbank, Washington
Community in Walla Walla County · population 3,499 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $412,900
- Household income
- $93,158
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 31.8
Burbank is a community of 3,499 people in Walla Walla County, Washington. The median home is worth $412,900, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks easier by car than 82% of Washington towns.
How Burbank ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Burbank is worth $412,900, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $93,158, which is more affordable than 78% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,045 a month. 86.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Burbank | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $412,900 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,045 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $93,158 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 86.7% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Burbank
| People | Burbank | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.8 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 34.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.0% | 93.9% |
Weather in Burbank
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 29.2°F. About 7.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.0 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burbank since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 26, 1958 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 21, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 20, 2012.
Severe weather in Walla Walla County since 1996
Walla Walla County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2020 | Flood | DR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3427: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4309: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides |
| July 21, 2015 | Fire | FM-5090: Blue Creek Fire |
Jobs and pay in Walla Walla County
Walla Walla County had 29,090 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,812 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Burbank itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Burbank
3 public schools with 782 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Elementary | K-5 | 375 | 14.4 |
| Columbia High School | 9-12 | 223 | 17.2 |
| Columbia Middle School | 6-8 | 184 | 16.7 |
Towns near Burbank
- Finley, WA3.6 mi · 6,152 people · home $382,500
- Pasco, WA8.1 mi · 77,108 people · home $376,300
- Kennewick, WA9.2 mi · 83,921 people · home $370,700
- Richland, WA16.1 mi · 60,560 people · home $436,700
- West Richland, WA20.9 mi · 16,295 people · home $448,300
- Benton City, WA24.1 mi · 3,479 people · home $355,200
- Umatilla, OR25.6 mi · 7,363 people · home $238,500
- Hermiston, OR29.1 mi · 19,354 people · home $266,700
Burbank questions
Is Burbank, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Burbank scores better for retirees than 28% of Washington towns and quieter than 51%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.8).
How much does a house cost in Burbank?
The median owner-occupied home in Burbank is valued at $412,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,158, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,045 a month.
What is the weather like in Burbank?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 7.9 inches of precipitation a year and 2.0 inches of snow.
Does Burbank get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burbank since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 26, 1958. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)