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Burlingame, California is 2 miles NW of San Mateo, California (center to center) and 13 miles S of San Francisco, California. It is in San Mateo county. The city is part of the San Francisco metro area. The population of Burlingame is 28,158.
In Burlingame, about 50% of adults are married. Adults in Burlingame are more likely than in most places to live alone.
In 2000, Burlingame had a median family income of $91,309. Burlingame is one of the richer cities in California. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. The people of Burlingame can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Burlingame political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $120,082. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Burlingame, approximately 48% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Burlingame offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in California.
In Burlingame, 84% of commuters drive to work. Burlingame offers good access to public transportation.
Burlingame strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Burlingame to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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