Is Burbank safe?
Ocala, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Burbank as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Burbank
“Go with care. Burbank is a quiet, deeply rural enclave northeast of Ocala that offers easy access to outdoor recreation in the Ocala National Forest. While violent crime rates against strangers are low, the area is very isolated with limited emergency services and poor lighting at night.”
About the area
Burbank is an unincorporated, heavily wooded rural community in northern Marion County characterized by scattered single-family homes, mobile homes, and expansive acreage. It serves primarily as a peaceful residential and equestrian corridor near local springs, wildlife areas, and state parks.
- Rural / Wooded
- Quiet Countryside
- Car-Dependent
- Outdoor Access
Walking and biking in Burbank
Walk score: 5/100 · Bike score: 20/100
There is no bike-share program or dedicated bike lanes in the immediate area, though gravel and mountain biking routes can be accessed near Ocala National Forest trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of random street crime due to sparse population density
- Direct proximity to Ocala National Forest and natural recreation spots
- Quiet, uncrowded rural atmosphere with large private lots
Cons
- Poverty levels in rural Marion County tracts are elevated above the state median
- Isolated location with slower emergency response times and poor street lighting
- Zero walkability and complete lack of municipal pedestrian infrastructure
- Occasional property theft and trespassing reported on unfenced rural acreage
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Burbank due to its remote, rural nature; support services and shelters are concentrated in downtown Ocala.
What Burbank is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with minimal local traffic aside from morning commuters and utility trucks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and serene, though high heat and lack of sidewalks make roadside walking impractical.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settles into complete quiet with virtually no commercial activity or street life.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black due to dense tree cover and no streetlights; navigation requires a vehicle and functioning headlights.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public transit service in Burbank; Ocala's SunTran system does not extend this far into northeastern Marion County, and there is no passenger rail.
Parking is strictly private driveway and lot-based with no paid parking or metered spots anywhere in the area.
Things to do in Burbank
- Explore the nearby trails and off-road routes bordering the Ocala National Forest
- Take a short drive east to swim and kayak in the crystal-clear waters of Salt Springs
- Enjoy country horseback riding and wildlife viewing along rural Marion County backroads
Local favorites
- Square Pickers Antiques · Antique Store · 4.6★ (115)A nearby rural roadside shop featuring vintage collectibles, rustic furniture, and local oddities.
- Salt Springs Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (380)A relaxed local favorite just east of Burbank serving hand-tossed pies, calzones, and wings.
- Odd Todd's Oddities · Variety Store · 4.7★ (90)A quirky nearby country outfitter offering fishing tackle, camping supplies, and gifts.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.