Living in Burlingame, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlingame · Census data 2020–2024
Burlingame has 30,525 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $174,000 (76% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $2,785/month.
Burlingame at a glance
- Population
- 30,525
- Median age
- 41.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $174,000State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,785/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Burlingame a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 76% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burlingame
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burlingame the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,785 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Burlingame median household income
The median household income in Burlingame is $174,000 and the income per person is $98,645. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Burlingame: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,798
- Owner-occupied
- 48.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.8%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.44
Burlingame demographics
- Population
- 30,525
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 12,266
- Foreign-born
- 31.6%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlingame ›
Education in Burlingame
64.2% of adults 25 and older in Burlingame have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 29.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burlingame
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27.9%
- Drive alone
- 53.3%
- Public transit
- 6.2%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Burlingame vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame | 30,525 | $174,000 | $2,000,001 | $2,785 |
| Millbrae | 22,689 | $163,476 | $1,934,900 | $3,272 |
| Hillsborough | 11,099 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| San Mateo | 103,105 | $153,504 | $1,618,700 | $3,077 |
| Baywood Park | 1,580 | $217,206 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| San Bruno | 42,307 | $141,272 | $1,207,500 | $2,773 |
| South San Francisco | 64,305 | $136,578 | $1,188,800 | $2,802 |
| Highlands | 2,450 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Brisbane | 4,692 | $156,169 | $1,232,200 | $2,574 |
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What is the median household income in Burlingame, CA?
The median household income in Burlingame is $174,000, 76% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Burlingame?
The median home value in Burlingame is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Burlingame?
The median gross rent in Burlingame is $2,785 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Burlingame, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 76% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Burlingame?
The median age in Burlingame is 41.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Burlingame?
The average commute to work in Burlingame is 31 minutes; 27.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burlingame?
The unemployment rate in Burlingame is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burlingame?
64.2% of adults in Burlingame have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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