At a Glance
Median Income
$168,832
$97,803 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,694,998
Median Rent
$2,643/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
241/100K
3,863/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Burlingame Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burlingame's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burlingame a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burlingame residents earn a median household income of $168,832 , which is 125% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $97,803. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlingame is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,694,998. Median rent is $2,643/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Burlingame reports 241 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,863/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
64.2% of adults in Burlingame hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlingame has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population30,526
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density6,954/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$168,832
Per Capita$97,803
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,643
Ownership50.5%
Zillow$2,694,998
Housing Units13,294
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent241/100K
Property3,863/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault130/100K
Burglary528/100K
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+29.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations142
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Burlingame was built in 1956.
24.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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