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Burlingame, CA


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Burlingame, California

Introduction to Burlingame, California

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.

Burlingame History

Burlingame is named after Anson Burlingame, who chose an 1,100 acres site for himself in the region. The town slowly developed, and by 1906 many people from San Francisco came and settled here. The region is often known as the 'City of Trees' due to the number of trees within the city. Most of the residential properties have trees owned and protected by the city. Besides this, the city also has various parks and Eucalyptus groves that add to the overall tree count. The Eucalyptus groves are situated to the west of the city on Interstate 280 and alongside many city streets, like El Camino Real, California Drive and other smaller local streets.

Burlingame and nearby Attractions

  • PEZ Store & Museum
  • Happy World Travel
  • Bayside Park
  • Village Park
  • Ray Park
  • Elite Limousine Inc

Things To Do In Burlingame

The city of Burlingame is dotted with breathtaking beaches where people can enjoy various activities like scuba diving, parasailing, swimming, snorkeling, etc. The city also provides other recreation opportunities like hiking, golf and bike tours. There are various parks in the city, which people can visit at the leisure time. The nightlife of Burlingame is lively with various bars, clubs, movie theaters, restaurants and shopping arcades.

Burlingame Transportation

Burlingame is served by San Francisco International airport.

Burlingame Higher Education

The city is served by Roth-Williams Center for Functional Occlusion.

High Points

Burlingame strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBurlingame Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyBurlingame Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyBurlingame Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Burlingame College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Burlingame Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Burlingame People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Burlingame, CA

Comparing Burlingame to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity86
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population89
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Housing Recently Built21
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime65

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