About Burbank
Burbank sits along 79th Street directly west of Bedford Park, packed into about four square miles of grid-pattern streets that fill with brick bungalows, Cape Cods, and small ranches built mostly between 1950 and 1970. It is one of the most affordable inner-ring suburbs in the southwest metro, drawing first-time buyers, downsizers, and families looking for solid, well-built starter homes within 25 minutes of downtown Chicago.
The village does not advertise much beyond its borders, and that is part of the draw — neighbors know each other, the corner restaurants are family-run, and the school district has been steady through decades of regional change. Reavis High School (District 220) is the cultural anchor, with strong enrollment and consistent academic results.
Burbank trades the larger lots and forest preserves of Palos Park or Homer Glen for sheer convenience and value. The 79th Street corridor delivers everyday retail, and Cicero Avenue puts you on the city grid in minutes.
Why people move to Burbank
For first-time buyers, Burbank is one of the strongest entry points anywhere in the southwest suburbs. Square-foot pricing runs well below Palos communities, and the housing stock — brick construction with full basements — has aged well when maintained. Many homes are still owned by long-time residents, so when one comes to market, condition is usually solid.
For families, the appeal is a tight-knit feel inside an inner-ring suburb. Reavis Township High School District 220 covers all of Burbank for high school and is one of the more academically consistent in this part of Cook County, with strong athletic and arts programs supporting the village identity.
Commute-wise, Burbank sits inside the I-294 / Cicero Avenue / 79th Street triangle. There is no Metra station inside the village, but Bedford Park (Heritage Corridor) and Worth (SouthWest Service) are both within 10 minutes. CTA Pace bus service on 79th Street connects to the Red Line at 79th and State.
Neighborhoods in Burbank
- Central Burbank. 79th Street corridor, vintage bungalows on smaller lots near the village hall.
- North Burbank. Closer to 67th Street, 1960s ranches and split-levels.
- South Burbank. Adjacent to Oak Lawn, mix of bungalows and Cape Cods.
Schools serving Burbank
Elementary & Middle
- Burbank School District 111
High School
- Reavis Township High School District 220 — Reavis High School
A handful of private and parochial options nearby (Queen of Peace, St. Albert the Great, etc.).
Things to do in Burbank
- Burbank Park District programs and Centennial Park
- 79th Street retail and dining corridor
- Burbank Public Library
- Reavis High School athletic facilities and events
- Easy Pace bus access along Cicero Avenue
Commute & transportation
No Metra inside the village — closest stations are Bedford Park (Heritage Corridor) and Worth (SouthWest Service), both about 10 minutes away. I-294 access via 75th Street or Cicero Avenue is 5 minutes east; CTA Pace bus connects 79th Street to the Red Line at 79th and State.
The Burbank market right now
Burbank consistently provides one of the lowest costs of entry into a Cook County suburb with full village services. Inventory turns over moderately, with brick-bungalow values rising as buyers priced out of Chicago move south.
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