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Burlingame, California

city · San Mateo County

At a glance

30,525
Population
$2,000,001
Median home value (all homes)
559% above U.S. median
$2,817,833
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,785/mo
Median rent
107% above U.S. median
$174,000
Median household income
122% above U.S. median
30.7 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
65%
Locations with fiber available
5.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 265 — 165% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing577% above
Goods & services7% above
Utilities9% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost64% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates94.4%
College graduates64.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Burlingame Economic Development
Burlingame's Economic Development department is part of the city government and is listed in the city staff directory. It provides a contact point for development-related inquiries.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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