Burbank, IL - opinions?

[nJohn]

Burbank, IL is fine. It's about perspective. Sure there's more minority groups coming in but for the most part Burbank remains to be a solid lower-middle class suburb. I went to high school in the area six years ago and most things haven't changed. I suggest to actually visit the area to see if it is a good fit. Like always, you have to experience it first and take our opinions with grain of salt.

[chitown85]

Burbank is a nice up and coming area. Southwest Cook is up and coming. The SW burbs for years were known as grittier and more industrial than other areas, but that's changing. In terms of diversity, it's very diverse, but the entire city is diverse and diversity is a good thing.

Burbank does not have high crime compared to similar suburbs of size and location. I don't know much about the schools in the area, but if you can afford it, Tinley Park (wealthy) is near there and its schools have a good reputation.

[justalicious6989]

Originally Posted by linda5109

Burbank is a very unattractive industrial type town. Its Mexican influence so I don't know what your nationality is. My brother had to move his kids out of Burbank because the influx of drugs available. Mostly blue collar workers. Burbank is near Ford City Mall where there is a lot of gangs (shooting not too long ago inside the mall).

Try Palos Hills, Palos Heights, Orland Park.

if your looking for public transit then those 3 are NOT ideal for you
and proximity to the city then again NOT for you.