City safety & data profile

BurlingameCA

Burlingame, CA is a 30K-resident city in San Mateo County with a median household income of $174,000.

San Mateo County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Burlingame, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Burlingame has a population larger than 63% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $2,000,000+, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-18

30K
Population
Top 37%
By size
$174,000
Median income
$2,000,000+
Median home
7.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Burlingame

Burlingame posts a median household income higher than 96% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Burlingame area.

Top 4%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Burlingame

Where Burlingame income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$174,000 Top 4% higher than 96% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Burlingame, CA beyond the headline numbers

Burlingame sits inside San Mateo County, California, at roughly 37.58°N, -122.37°W. Population 30,459, $174,000 median household income. Median home value $2,000,000+, median rent $2,785. Poverty rate 7.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Burlingame's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 27.2%, then short sleep duration at 26.6%. 1 hospital in/around Burlingame, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Burlingame from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
30,459
Burlingame
Median Income
$174,000
+156% vs avg
Median Home Value
$2,000,000+
+778% vs avg
Median Age
41.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (San Mateo County) - Burlingame's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
742K+2%
Median Income
$158,855+80%
Median Home Value
$1,559,600+116%
Poverty Rate
6.7%-12%
Unemployment
4.8%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Burlingame, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,785/mo
Poverty Rate
7.1% -50% vs avg
Unemployment 5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 64.2%
Work From Home 27.9%
Public Transit 6.2%

Population

White 53.3%
African American 1%
Asian 29.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
27.2%
Short Sleep Duration
26.6%
Obesity
21.7%
Physical Inactivity
16.5%
Binge Drinking
15.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
13%
Frequent Physical Distress
9.8%
Current Asthma
8.8%
Diabetes
8.6%
Current Smoking
7.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 73.7%
Annual Checkup 71.8%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
4.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
4.5%
Stroke
2.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
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0
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER
BURLINGAME · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Burlingame, CA? ▼
Burlingame, CA has a population of 30,459 people, located in San Mateo County, California.
What is the median household income in Burlingame? ▼
The median household income in Burlingame, CA is $174,000 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.1%.
What is the median home value in Burlingame? ▼
The median home value in Burlingame, CA is $2,000,000+. Median rent is $2,785/month.
What are the top health concerns in Burlingame? ▼
The top health indicators in Burlingame include High Blood Pressure (27.2%), Short Sleep Duration (26.6%), Obesity (21.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Burlingame? ▼
Burlingame has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Burlingame? ▼
The median age in Burlingame, CA is 41.2 years. 64.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Burlingame, CA is located in San Mateo County, California. With a population of 30K and a $174,000 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Burlingame area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

Hillsborough, CA 11K Millbrae, CA 23K San Mateo, CA 104K San Bruno, CA 43K South San Francisco, CA 67K Foster City, CA 33K Belmont, CA 27K Pacifica, CA 39K
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Using Burlingame's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Burlingame area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (San Mateo County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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