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Burlingame, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Burlingame, CA (San Mateo County) — Census median home value $2,000,001, county listing prices down about 0.6% over the past year. Market data for Burlingame houses and the broader area.
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Burlingame, CA is in San Mateo County, California — this guide covers houses in Burlingame and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 30,526, with a median household income of $168,832. Census data puts the median value of houses in Burlingame at $2,000,001.
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Market overview
Burlingame housing market
Burlingame is in San Mateo County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Burlingame and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$2,000,001
Population (Census ACS)
30,526
Median household income
$168,832
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Burlingame market snapshot
Population
30,526
County
San Mateo County
Median Household Income
$168,832
Median Home Value (city)
$2,000,001
Median Gross Rent
$2,643/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Burlingame's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $2,000,001.
County Price Trend
San Mateo County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.61% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Burlingame has an estimated population of 30,526 and a median household income of $168,832, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Burlingame's Census-reported median home value works out to about 11.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Millbrae, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Baywood Park, San Bruno, South San Francisco, Highlands, Brisbane, Pacifica, Foster City, Belmont, Montara, El Granada, Colma, San Carlos, Moss Beach.
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Census & home facts
Burlingame data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
30,526
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$2,000,001
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$168,832
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$2,643
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.61%
Census place type
city
County
San Mateo County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.39 sq mi
Census GEOID
0609066
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Burlingame
Schools
South San Francisco Unified — 17 schools, 7,868 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. San Mateo addresses may be served by South San Francisco Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Burlingame FAQ
What are houses worth in Burlingame, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Burlingame at $2,000,001.
How much do houses cost in Burlingame, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Burlingame, Census ACS data shows a median value of $2,000,001. Active listing prices in San Mateo County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Burlingame, CA?
Burlingame houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding San Mateo County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Burlingame, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Burlingame's population at approximately 30,526.
What's the median rent in Burlingame, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Burlingame at approximately $2,643 per month.
What is the median household income in Burlingame, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Burlingame at approximately $168,832.
Is the Burlingame housing market growing?
San Mateo County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.61% annual change in 2025.
Is Burlingame, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Burlingame's median home value at about 11.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Burlingame, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest South San Francisco Unified for many Burlingame addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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