Burlingame

Burlingame is located on the San Francisco Peninsula, just south of San Francisco International Airport, and is known for its tree-lined streets, established residential neighborhoods, and convenient access to both San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Often called the “City of Trees,” Burlingame combines a polished suburban feel with a lively commercial center and easy access to the Bay.

One of Burlingame’s strongest lifestyle features is its two distinct shopping and dining districts. Downtown Burlingame Avenue is the livelier and more upscale area, with restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and national retailers, while Broadway offers a smaller, more traditional neighborhood shopping experience with local restaurants and independent businesses.

From a residential perspective, Burlingame offers a wide range of neighborhoods. Areas closer to Downtown and Easton Addition are known for mature landscaping, classic architecture, and convenient access to shops and restaurants, while neighborhoods farther west toward Burlingame Hills and Mills Estates generally offer larger lots, more privacy, and a quieter hillside setting. The city also has a significant Bayfront area east of Highway 101, with hotels, offices, and waterfront access.

From a real-estate perspective, Burlingame stands out for its combination of established neighborhoods, walkable commercial districts, mature trees, and a highly convenient Peninsula location. With access to Highway 101, I-280, Caltrain, and SFO just minutes away, residents can easily reach San Francisco, the broader Peninsula, and Silicon Valley. For buyers seeking a balance of residential character, walkability, convenience, and proximity to San Francisco, Burlingame remains one of the Peninsula’s most attractive communities.

POPULATION
31,929
July 1, 2025 population estimate
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$174.0K
$174,000 · 2020–2024 ACS
BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHER
64.2%
Residents age 25 and older

Race & Ethnicity

Major Census population categories in Burlingame
White
51.3%
Asian
29.5%
Hispanic / Latino
12.2%
Two or More Races
10.2%
Black / African American
1.0%
White is shown here as White alone, not Hispanic or Latino. Hispanic / Latino is an ethnicity category and may overlap with Census race categories, so the percentages above should not be added together to equal 100%.
OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING
48.2%
Share of occupied housing units that are owner-occupied
MEDIAN AGE
41.2
Median age of Burlingame residents · 2024 ACS
FOREIGN-BORN POPULATION
31.6%
Nearly one-third of Burlingame residents were born outside the United States
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Burlingame city, California. Population reflects the July 1, 2025 estimate. Income, education, housing and demographic figures primarily reflect 2020–2024 ACS data. Current home prices and real-estate market activity are presented separately using MLS market data.

Schools

PUBLIC · BSD

Elementary Schools

Lincoln Elementary School
TK–5 · BSD · BURLINGAME
Lincoln Elementary School is located at 1801 Devereux Drive and is part of the Burlingame School District. The school serves TK through Grade 5 and emphasizes collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking.
TK–5
Franklin Elementary School
TK–5 · BSD · BURLINGAME
Franklin Elementary School is part of the Burlingame School District and serves TK through Grade 5. It is one of Burlingame's principal neighborhood public elementary schools.
TK–5
Hoover Elementary School
TK–5 · BSD · BURLINGAME
Hoover Elementary School is part of BSD, serves TK through Grade 5, and is one of the district's six public elementary schools in Burlingame.
TK–5
McKinley Elementary School
TK–5 · BSD · BURLINGAME
McKinley Elementary School is part of the Burlingame School District, serves TK through Grade 5, and is one of Burlingame's principal neighborhood public elementary schools.
TK–5
Roosevelt Elementary School
TK–5 · BSD · BURLINGAME
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of BSD, serves TK through Grade 5, and follows the district-wide elementary curriculum.
TK–5
Washington Elementary School
TK–5 · BSD · BURLINGAME
Washington Elementary School is part of the Burlingame School District, serves TK through Grade 5, and is one of Burlingame's six public elementary schools.
TK–5
PUBLIC · BSD

Middle School

Burlingame Intermediate School
GRADES 6–8 · BSD · BURLINGAME
Burlingame Intermediate School (BIS) is located at 1715 Quesada Way and is the district middle school within the Burlingame School District, serving Grades 6–8.
BIS provides a comprehensive middle-school curriculum while supporting academic development, student growth, and school connection during the middle-school years.
GRADES 6–8
PUBLIC · SMUHSD

High School

Burlingame High School
GRADES 9–12 · SMUHSD · BURLINGAME
Burlingame High School is located at 1 Mangini Way and is part of the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD). It is a comprehensive four-year public high school.
The school offers a broad academic curriculum, along with visual and performing arts, athletics, student clubs, service learning, career exploration, and college-related opportunities.
SMUHSD

Understanding Burlingame Public Schools

Elementary and middle-school students in Burlingame are primarily served by the Burlingame School District (BSD), while high-school students are served by the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD).

Burlingame's K–8 public-school structure is relatively straightforward: BSD currently operates six TK–5 elementary schools and one Grades 6–8 Burlingame Intermediate School. Elementary placement is generally based on neighborhood attendance areas, but final placement is also subject to school capacity.

Burlingame School District · BSD

BSD currently operates seven school sites: Franklin Elementary, Hoover Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, McKinley Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Burlingame Intermediate School.

The six elementary schools serve TK through Grade 5, while Burlingame Intermediate School serves Grades 6–8.

Elementary Schools · TK–5

Burlingame's six public elementary schools are Franklin, Hoover, Lincoln, McKinley, Roosevelt, and Washington.

Students are generally assigned based on the specific residential address and neighborhood attendance area. However, BSD makes clear that living within a school's attendance area does not guarantee placement. If a grade level reaches capacity, a student may be placed at another elementary school within the district.

Burlingame Intermediate School · Grades 6–8

Burlingame Intermediate School is BSD's district middle school and serves Grades 6–8. Located at 1715 Quesada Way, BIS provides a comprehensive middle-school academic program and student support.

High School · SMUHSD

At the high-school level, Burlingame is served by the San Mateo Union High School District. Burlingame High School is the principal comprehensive public high school located within the city.

SMUHSD serves multiple Peninsula communities and maintains district-level enrollment, transfer, and open-enrollment policies. High-school enrollment should therefore not be understood as simply having one fixed option based only on living in Burlingame.

Burlingame High School

Burlingame High School has strong ties to the local community and offers academic programs, visual and performing arts, athletics, clubs, service learning, and college and career exploration.

The school currently enrolls approximately 1,450 students. Enrollment and district policies may change over time, so buyers should verify current registration and enrollment rules directly with SMUHSD.

Important for Buyers: Elementary-school placement within the Burlingame School District depends on both the specific residential address and available school capacity. Even if a property is located within a particular neighborhood school's attendance area, BSD does not guarantee placement at that school. If a grade level reaches capacity, students may be placed at another elementary school within the district. At the high-school level, Burlingame is served by the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD). Burlingame High School is the principal comprehensive public high school located within the city, but SMUHSD also maintains district-level enrollment, transfer, and open-enrollment policies. If schools are an important part of a purchase decision, buyers should use the specific property address and verify current school assignment, enrollment capacity, overflow placement, and transfer / open-enrollment policies directly with BSD and SMUHSD.

Our Lady of Angels School

K–8 · CATHOLIC · BURLINGAME

Our Lady of Angels School is located at 1328 Cabrillo Avenue and is a Catholic K–8 private school in Burlingame.

The school serves Kindergarten through Grade 8 , providing a continuous pathway from elementary through middle-school years.

OLA emphasizes academics, spiritual growth, character, compassion, and community.

The school currently enrolls approximately 300 students and is one of Burlingame's more established Catholic K–8 private-school options.

Location: Burlingame
Grades: K–8
Type: Catholic · Coeducational
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
K–8 CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Mercy High School Burlingame

GRADES 9–12 · ALL-GIRLS · BURLINGAME

Mercy High School Burlingame is located at 2750 Adeline Drive and is a Catholic all-girls college-preparatory high school in Burlingame.

The school serves Grades 9–12 and provides a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum.

Academic offerings include English, mathematics, science, social science, world languages, visual and performing arts, and electives.

Mercy also offers athletics, clubs, leadership, service, and student-life programs, making it one of the Peninsula's more established all-girls private high-school options.

Location: Burlingame
Grades: 9–12
Type: Catholic · All-Girls · College Preparatory
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
GRADES 9–12 ALL-GIRLS CATHOLIC COLLEGE PREP ARTS ATHLETICS
Private schools are not assigned by residential address. Admissions policies, grade levels, tuition, financial aid, and program offerings may change over time. Please verify current admissions and enrollment information directly with each school.
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Neighborhoods

01

Burlingame Hills

Larger lots, hillside scenery and greater privacy

Burlingame Hills occupies the western hillside area and feels distinctly different from Burlingame’s flatter neighborhoods. It is characterized by larger lots, mature trees, greater privacy and selected Bay or canyon views.

Home
Avg. ~2,801 sq.ft.
Lot
Median ~11,761 sq.ft.
Built
Median Year 1955
HILLSIDE LARGER LOTS PRIVACY
02

Mills Estates

Larger Ranch and Mid-Century homes in a hillside setting

Mills Estates is one of Burlingame’s more modern residential areas. It is known for larger Ranch homes, Mid-Century design, open floor plans and larger lots. The neighborhood also includes a notable group of Eichler homes.

Home
Avg. ~2,249 sq.ft.
Lot
Median ~9,147 sq.ft.
Built
Median Year 1962
RANCH HOMES MID-CENTURY EICHLER
03

Easton Addition

One of Burlingame’s most recognizable historic residential neighborhoods

Easton Addition is known for mature tree-lined streets, classic architecture and substantial single-family homes. Craftsman, Tudor, bungalow and other historic styles coexist with remodeled and newer custom residences.

Home
Avg. ~2,484 sq.ft.
Lot
Median ~6,098 sq.ft.
Built
Median Year 1928
HISTORIC TREE-LINED CHARACTER HOMES
04

Ray Park

A quiet, established post-war neighborhood in North Burlingame

Ray Park has a relatively consistent residential character, with many mid-century single-family homes, regular lots and quiet residential streets. Much of the neighborhood was developed during and shortly after World War II.

Home
Avg. ~2,094 sq.ft.
Lot
Median ~6,098 sq.ft.
Built
Median Year 1949
MID-CENTURY QUIET NORTH BURLINGAME
05

Burlingame Village

Curving streets, cul-de-sacs and a quiet park-centered layout

Burlingame Village is a compact North Burlingame neighborhood developed during and immediately after World War II. Its curving streets, cul-de-sacs, compact parcels and limited through-traffic give it a distinctive layout centered around Village Park.

Home
Primarily Single-Family
Lot
Median ~5,000 sq.ft.
Built
Wartime / Early Post-War
QUIET CUL-DE-SACS VILLAGE PARK
06

Burlingame Grove

Historic homes, tree-lined streets and convenient access to Broadway

Burlingame Grove is one of the city’s earlier residential neighborhoods. Its mature streets include bungalows, Craftsman homes, Tudor-style residences and later remodels, while Broadway is conveniently nearby.

Home
Avg. ~1,714 sq.ft.
Lot
Median ~6,098 sq.ft.
Built
Median Year 1926
HISTORIC TREE-LINED WALKABLE
07

Burlingame Terrace

A centrally located neighborhood between Broadway and Burlingame Avenue

Burlingame Terrace combines older character homes, flat streets and strong walkability. Its location between the city’s two principal commercial districts makes everyday shopping and dining particularly convenient.

Home
Avg. ~1,861 sq.ft.
Lot
Median ~5,662 sq.ft.
Built
Median Year 1925
WALKABLE CENTRAL CHARACTER HOMES
08

Burlingame Gardens

Compact traditional homes with convenient access to Broadway and major roads

Burlingame Gardens generally has a more compact housing scale than areas such as Easton Addition or Burlingame Park. It is characterized by older single-family homes, practical lots and convenient access.

Home
Avg. ~1,654 sq.ft.
Lot
Median ~6,098 sq.ft.
Built
Median Year 1938
ESTABLISHED CONVENIENT COMPACT HOMES
09

Burlingables

Tree-lined streets and exceptional walkability near Burlingame Avenue

Burlingables is located close to Burlingame Avenue, Washington Park and the Burlingame Caltrain station. It is known for classic Burlingame homes, mature tree-lined streets and strong walkability.

Home
Varies
Lot
Avg. ~5,000 sq.ft.
Built
Varies
HIGHLY WALKABLE TREE-LINED NEAR CALTRAIN
10

Lyon Hoag

Burlingame’s first subdivision, closely connected to Downtown

Lyon Hoag was Burlingame’s first subdivision, created in 1896. Today it contains a varied mix of older cottages, bungalows, remodeled homes and newer residential development, with convenient access to Burlingame Avenue.

Home
Avg. ~1,754 sq.ft.
Lot
Median ~5,662 sq.ft.
Built
Median Year 1928
HISTORIC WALKABLE MIXED HOUSING
11

Burlingame Park

Larger historic homes and lots near Hillsborough and Burlingame Avenue

Burlingame Park is a relatively small residential area positioned beside Hillsborough and within convenient walking distance of Burlingame Avenue. It is characterized by larger homes, larger lots and historic architecture.

Home
Avg. ~2,589 sq.ft.
Lot
Median ~7,405 sq.ft.
Built
Median Year 1925
LARGER HOMES HISTORIC WALKABLE
01 · NEIGHBORHOOD

Burlingame Hills

Burlingame Hills occupies the western hillside area and offers a residential environment that differs substantially from Burlingame’s flatter neighborhoods.

Publicly reported neighborhood-level data indicates an average single-family home size of approximately 2,801 sq.ft., a median lot size of approximately 11,761 sq.ft., and a median year built of 1955.

Properties often feature mature trees, irregular hillside parcels and greater privacy. Selected homes have Bay, canyon or broader Peninsula views.

Buyers should evaluate slope, usable land, driveway configuration, retaining structures, insurance considerations and exact jurisdiction on an address-specific basis.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Setting: Wooded · Hillside · Private
Land: Larger · Varied Lots
Feature: Selected Bay · Canyon Views
Buyer Focus: Slope · Access · Usable Land
02 · NEIGHBORHOOD

Mills Estates

Mills Estates is a more modern neighborhood than many of Burlingame’s early twentieth-century residential areas.

Publicly reported neighborhood-level data indicates an average single-family home size of approximately 2,249 sq.ft., a median lot size of approximately 9,147 sq.ft., and a median year built of 1962.

Housing includes one-level Ranch homes, two-story tract-style homes and a documented group of Eichler residences. Eichler homes in the neighborhood are associated with atriums, large windows and open Mid-Century floor plans.

Buyers are often comparing lot size, yard usability, orientation, views and interior layout, while access to Highway 280 is also convenient.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Housing: Ranch · Mid-Century · Eichler
Era: Mid-Century
Land: Larger Lots
Buyer Focus: View · Yard · Orientation
03 · NEIGHBORHOOD

Easton Addition

Easton Addition is one of Burlingame’s best-known historic residential neighborhoods, with mature trees and substantial early twentieth-century housing.

Publicly reported neighborhood-level data indicates an average single-family home size of approximately 2,484 sq.ft., a median lot size of approximately 6,098 sq.ft., and a median year built of 1928.

Architecture varies considerably, including Craftsman, Tudor, bungalow and other historic styles, together with remodeled and newer custom homes.

Buyers should compare architectural character, renovation quality, lot usability and exact street position rather than relying on square footage alone.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Architecture: Craftsman · Tudor · Bungalow
Setting: Mature · Tree-Lined
Location: Near Broadway
Buyer Focus: Character · Remodel · Lot
04 · NEIGHBORHOOD

Ray Park

Ray Park is an established post-war neighborhood with relatively regular parcels and a coherent residential character.

Publicly reported neighborhood-level data indicates an average single-family home size of approximately 2,094 sq.ft., a median lot size of approximately 6,098 sq.ft., and a median year built of 1949.

The neighborhood was developed during and immediately after World War II on former Mills estate land. Much of the housing stock is mid-century in character.

Buyers often focus on floor plan, remodeling quality, yard usability and exact street setting.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Housing: Mid-Century Single-Family
Era: Wartime · Post-War
Setting: Established Residential
Buyer Focus: Remodel · Yard · Floor Plan
05 · NEIGHBORHOOD

Burlingame Village

Burlingame Village is a compact neighborhood at the northern end of Burlingame, organized around curving streets, cul-de-sacs and Village Park.

The neighborhood was developed during and immediately after World War II on former Mills estate land. Housing is primarily single-family.

Parcel data places the median lot at approximately 5,000 sq.ft., with unusually consistent lot sizes across the neighborhood.

Because many homes have been altered over time, buyers should compare renovation quality, additions, floor-plan efficiency and remaining yard space on a property-specific basis.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Layout: Curving Streets · Cul-de-Sacs
Lot: Median ~5,000 sq.ft.
Era: Wartime · Early Post-War
Buyer Focus: Remodel · Addition · Yard
06 · NEIGHBORHOOD

Burlingame Grove

Burlingame Grove is one of Burlingame’s earlier residential neighborhoods and includes several particularly attractive tree-lined streets.

Publicly reported neighborhood-level data indicates an average single-family home size of approximately 1,714 sq.ft., a median lot size of approximately 6,098 sq.ft., and a median year built of 1926.

Housing includes bungalows, Craftsman homes, Tudor-style residences and later remodeled or replacement properties.

The neighborhood combines historic housing, mature streets and convenient access to Broadway.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Architecture: Bungalow · Craftsman · Tudor
Setting: Tree-Lined · Mature
Location: Near Broadway
Buyer Focus: Remodel · Lot · Street
07 · NEIGHBORHOOD

Burlingame Terrace

Burlingame Terrace occupies a central location between Broadway and Burlingame Avenue, giving residents convenient access to both commercial districts.

Publicly reported neighborhood-level data indicates an average single-family home size of approximately 1,861 sq.ft., a median lot size of approximately 5,662 sq.ft., and a median year built of 1925.

Housing is varied, with cottages, Craftsman homes and other older residences, together with remodeled and rebuilt properties.

The neighborhood’s key advantage is its flat setting and convenient access to both Broadway and Burlingame Avenue.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Broadway · Burlingame Avenue
Terrain: Flat
Housing: Historic · Varied
Buyer Focus: Walkability · Remodel · Street
08 · NEIGHBORHOOD

Burlingame Gardens

Burlingame Gardens is an established residential area with a generally more compact housing scale than some of Burlingame’s larger-home neighborhoods.

Publicly reported neighborhood-level data indicates an average single-family home size of approximately 1,654 sq.ft., a median lot size of approximately 6,098 sq.ft., and a median year built of 1938.

Much of the housing stock is older, with later additions, remodels and some newer infill homes.

Buyers should compare street location, renovation quality, lot usability and proximity to major roads.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Housing: Compact Traditional Homes
Terrain: Mostly Flat
Character: Established Residential
Buyer Focus: Street · Access · Remodel
09 · NEIGHBORHOOD

Burlingables

Burlingables is one of Burlingame’s most conveniently located single-family residential areas, close to Burlingame Avenue, Washington Park and Caltrain.

Local neighborhood data reports an average lot size of approximately 5,000 sq.ft., compared with roughly 6,000 sq.ft. across Burlingame overall.

Local neighborhood guidance also notes that attached garages are common, which can improve backyard usability compared with properties where detached garages occupy the rear portion of the parcel.

Buyers should compare walkability, garage configuration, lot efficiency, street position and proximity to major transportation corridors.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Burlingame Avenue · Caltrain
Lot: Avg. ~5,000 sq.ft.
Feature: Attached Garages Common
Buyer Focus: Walkability · Lot Efficiency · Street
10 · NEIGHBORHOOD

Lyon Hoag

Lyon Hoag was Burlingame’s first subdivision, created in 1896. Residential development accelerated after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.

Publicly reported neighborhood-level data indicates an average single-family home size of approximately 1,754 sq.ft., a median lot size of approximately 5,662 sq.ft., and a median year built of 1928.

Housing is relatively diverse, with older cottages and bungalows, remodeled properties and newer residential development.

Buyers should consider walkability, exact street position, housing type and proximity to Highway 101 when comparing properties.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
History: First Subdivision · 1896
Housing: Diverse · Older + Newer
Location: Near Downtown · Caltrain
Buyer Focus: Street · Access · Housing Type
11 · NEIGHBORHOOD

Burlingame Park

Burlingame Park is a relatively small residential neighborhood located beside Hillsborough and close to Burlingame Avenue.

Publicly reported neighborhood-level data indicates an average single-family home size of approximately 2,589 sq.ft., a median lot size of approximately 7,405 sq.ft., and a median year built of 1925.

The neighborhood contains larger historic residences as well as remodeled and newer homes. Its housing scale is generally larger than many of Burlingame’s more compact neighborhoods.

Buyers should compare architecture, lot size, renovation quality and proximity to Burlingame Avenue on a property-specific basis.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Housing: Larger Historic Homes
Lot: Median ~7,405 sq.ft.
Location: Hillsborough · Burlingame Avenue
Buyer Focus: Architecture · Lot · Remodel
This page compares eleven commonly recognized residential neighborhoods within the Burlingame real estate market: Burlingame Hills, Mills Estates, Easton Addition, Ray Park, Burlingame Village, Burlingame Grove, Burlingame Terrace, Burlingame Gardens, Burlingables, Lyon Hoag and Burlingame Park. Home size, lot size and year-built figures are shown only where neighborhood-level source data is available. Where comparable data was not available, no numerical estimate has been added. Neighborhood and MLS boundaries may differ from everyday usage, and individual properties can vary substantially. Buyers should verify exact jurisdiction, lot boundaries, usable land, slope, views, driveway configuration, year built, renovation condition, zoning, insurance and other property-specific conditions using the exact property address.