Location. Hinkley Hills is obviously fictional, but the opening scene zooms into the town from outer space, eventually pinpointing Mayfield Place, the main location of the film.

What town is the burbs set?

Mayfield Place is where the entire film takes place. It is a cul-de-sac with seven homes located in the town of Hinkley Hills.

Where do the burbs live?

The 'Burbs is a 1989 Black Comedy film. It stars Tom Hanks as Ray Peterson, who lives on the suburban street named Mayfield Place. As the movie progresses, he begins to think his next door neighbour might be a murderer.