At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$31,314 per capita
Home Value
$91,200
Zillow: $185,999
Median Rent
$666/mo
20.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
18.0% smoking rate
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+
3.5 / 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 $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,314. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlingame is $91,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,999. Median rent is $666/month, with 20.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
12.8% of adults in Burlingame hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlingame has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population976
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density1,109/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$31,314
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$417M
Avg Weekly Wage$746
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,200
Rent$666
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$185,999
Housing Units483
Rent Burden20.5%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,634/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation1,078 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute44 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Burlingame was founded in 1855.
The median home in Burlingame was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.