Burlingame, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
30,526
Population
6,954/sq mi density
$168,832
Median Income
$97,803 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$2,811,802 Zillow
$2,643
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
187
Violent Crime/100K
2,029 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$168,832 median income, 4.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,643/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,643/mo
127% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.5%
23% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
13,294
Median year built: 1956
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$2,000,001
Zillow (ZHVI)
$2,811,802
Redfin Median Sale
$2,755,000
Median Sale Price
$2,755,000
Median List Price
$2,205,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.5%
Owner-Occupied
49.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,643/mo
· Zillow rent:
$3,526/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$2,755,000
Median Days on Market
9 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
14
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,706
Active Inventory
18
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
50.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $2,000,001 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,811,802 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $2,755,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $2,755,000 |
| Median List Price | $2,205,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,706 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,643 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,526 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.1% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Active Inventory | 18 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,706 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 13,294 |
| Median Year Built | 1956 |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |