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18 discussions from residents and visitors

local_connor51

Burlingame in the winter -how bad?

OK so Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,526 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

2 replies 29 upvotes qa
Allison L.

Is Burlingame good for remote workers?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective.

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Allison L.

Affordable areas near Burlingame?

Curious what people think. Just moved here 4 months ago and There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this? Thanks!

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Allison L.

Burlingame is underrated, change my mind

Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $168,832 in Burlingame. Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here a...

0 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
Anna Walker

Most overrated things about Burlingame

Hey, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Anna Walker

Anyone regret moving to Burlingame?

Hello, Household incomes average around $168,832 in Burlingame. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

27 replies 19 upvotes moving
Avery M.

Burlingame in the winter -how bad?

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this normal for Burlingame? Cheers.

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Avery M.

Raising a family in Burlingame -thoughts?

Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $2,643 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? Property taxes are hi...

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Chloe Price

Job market in Burlingame for tech?

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,526 people. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? There's a growing ...

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Lily N.

How is the nightlife in Burlingame?

OK so The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Any advice would be great. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Autumn Lopez

Burlingame is underrated, change my mind

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Burlingame sits at 241.2 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $2,643 for rent here. Median household income is $168,832, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $1...

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Jayden Ramirez

Unpopular opinion about Burlingame

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 30,526, Burlingame is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a g...

2 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
emma_dude

Remote worker thinking about Burlingame

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Household incomes average around $168,832 in Burlingame. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts?

1 replies 30 upvotes moving
Chloe Price

Is Burlingame worth it salary-wise?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Burlingame? The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great ...

6 replies 11 upvotes jobs
Jonathan Evans

Things Burlingame needs to improve

Random thought, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 30,526 people. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $168,832, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 30,526, Burlingame is a smaller city. It's not p...

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Allison L.

Rent in Burlingame getting crazy

Hi all, I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 30,526 people. Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,643/month for a decent place. The...

30 replies 12 upvotes housing
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