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Burlingame Real Estate

Burlingame | San Mateo County, CA | The City of Trees

$2.5M–$3.5M
Median Home Price
25 min
LIRR to Penn Station
A+
School District Rating
30,500+
Population
Tree City USA
30+ Years

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Population & Demographics

Key Demographics

Population: 30,500+

$155K+
Median Income
41 yrs
Median Age
74%
College Degree
56%
Homeownership

Schools & Education

The Burlingame School District serves K–8 students across 6 schools and is rated A+ on Niche. Students feed into the San Mateo Union High School District, with Burlingame High School being one of the top-rated public high schools on the Peninsula.

Math Proficiency82%
Reading Proficiency85%
SchoolLevelRating
Burlingame High SchoolHighA+
Burlingame Intermediate SchoolMiddleA
McKinley ElementaryElementary9/10
Roosevelt ElementaryElementary9/10

Neighborhoods & Nearby

Easton Addition

Premier neighborhood with grand early-1900s homes, tree-lined streets, and walkable proximity to Broadway Avenue shops and Caltrain.

Burlingame Hills

Expansive hillside lots with panoramic Bay views and mid-century to contemporary estates, offering a quieter retreat above the city.

Lyon Hoag

Charming residential area with a mix of bungalows and remodeled homes, convenient to El Camino Real shopping and dining.

Ray Park

Family-friendly neighborhood centered around Ray Park, featuring well-maintained single-family homes and strong community ties.

Burlingame Park

Stately neighborhood adjacent to Washington Park with classic homes and mature landscaping, close to downtown.

Living in Burlingame

Transportation

Caltrain Burlingame station (~25 min to SF, ~45 min to San Jose). Near US-101 and I-280. SFO airport is just 5 minutes away. SamTrans bus routes serve the area.

Dining & Shopping

Broadway Avenue downtown features boutique shopping, cafes, and restaurants. Burlingame Avenue offers additional upscale retail and dining. Popular spots include Sapore Italiano, Rasa, and Copenhagen Bakery.

Parks & Recreation

Washington Park, Ray Park, Village Park, and Bayside Park along the waterfront. Burlingame Aquatic Center and Recreation Center offer year-round programs.

Healthcare

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (Sutter Health) is located in Burlingame, providing full-service emergency and specialty care.

Community Events

Annual Art in the Park, Burlingame on the Avenue street fair, holiday tree lighting, and weekly farmers' market on Sundays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Burlingame has its own Caltrain station providing rides to San Francisco in approximately 25 minutes. Driving via US-101 takes 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. SamTrans express bus service is also available. The proximity to SFO makes Burlingame extremely convenient for frequent travelers.

Burlingame School District (K–8) is rated A+ by Niche and serves approximately 3,200 students. Schools include McKinley, Roosevelt, Lincoln, Franklin, and Washington Elementary along with Burlingame Intermediate. For high school, students attend Burlingame High School in the San Mateo Union HSD, also rated A+.

Burlingame features two vibrant commercial corridors: Broadway Avenue with its European village feel and Burlingame Avenue with upscale shops and dining. Both are walkable from the Caltrain station and residential neighborhoods. The city has invested heavily in maintaining a charming, pedestrian-friendly downtown.

The effective property tax rate in Burlingame is approximately 1.1–1.2% of assessed value. On a $2.5M home, expect around $27,500–$30,000 per year. California's Proposition 13 limits annual assessed value increases to 2%, so long-term homeowners often have lower effective rates.

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