The Bay Area is one of the most sought after places in which to live in the Golden State. Burlingame CA is no exception. Located in San Mateo County, Burlingame runs along the San Francisco Bay Shoreline. What put this city on the map was its close proximity to San Francisco International Airport. The area experienced significant growth in the 1960's as the airline industry boomed. Today, nearly 29,000 people call Burlingame home, and you can find your perfect abode for an average price of $4.2 million.
As evidenced by the average median price for a home, this neighborhood is filled with successful people looking to find nirvana where they live. In fact, wealthy settlers established Burlingame because if its location and weather. It doesn’t get much more beautiful than the San Francisco Bay, and this neighborhood is well known for its high quality of life.
Burlingame’s 29,000 residents are educated. Fifty-six percent of the population hold bachelor or associates’ degrees, and another 27 percent hold graduate degrees. Women outnumber the men in Burlingame 51 to 49 percent, respectively, and a majority of the neighborhood’s residents are White—71 percent to be exact. Asian make up another 22 percent of the population, and African American and Mixed Races round out the city’s racial profile.
Alongside being educated, Burlingame’s residents are young to middle-aged. Eighteen percent of the population is 25 to 39 years old; 38 percent is 40 to 64. These are a hardworking people, looking for an ideal neighborhood in which to raise their families. In fact, another 29 percent of the population is aged from birth to 24 years old.
Burlingame CA has a culture unto itself. Those with a sweet tooth will find their true nirvana in Burlingame. The city is home to numerous candy companies, including Guittard Chocolate, the See’s Candies lollipop factory, Powell’s candy stores, Aida’s Chocolates, and Nuts for Candy. For some eclectic candy-themed fun, residents and visitors alike enjoy the Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia.
Shopaholics spend their days—and cash—along Burlingame and Broadway Avenue. These streets run parallel to each other and both are home to the city’s primary retail districts. Countless international retailers and tiny boutiques make shopping in Burlingame a topnotch experience.
Art enthusiasts who reside in Burlingame are not disappointed. You do not have to drive to San Francisco’s downtown area to enjoy beautiful galleries. Mixed media, painting, photography, and sculpture are all found along Burlingame’s downtown streets, including at the Gallerie Citi and Art on the Peninsula.
Burlingame has also been featured in many cultural mediums. Scenes from “Dangerous Minds” and “Flubber” were filmed in Burlingame High School and the Kohl Mansion, respectively. On the small screen, the television series “Charmed” had a character named Leo Wyatt who was born in Burlingame. In print, the character of San Francisco ADA Jill Bernhardt lives in Burlingame in James Patterson’s “Women’s Murder Club” book series.
The educated Burlingame CA residents bring home a higher-than-average annual income than many other cities throughout the nation. Thirty-five percent of Burlingame residents make $150,000-plus annually. Another 26 percent bring home $75,000 to $149,999. Twenty-five percent have an average annual salary of $30,000 to $74,999, and 13 percent make less than that.
Professionals and those working in education and health make up the primary workforce in Burlingame, and 74 percentof the workforce drives to and from their jobs daily in their own vehicles. Many don’t have to drive far, as Virgin America, Wright Medical Technology, United Natural Food, and the California Teachers Association are all located in Burlingame. Those working outside city limits have an average commute time of less than 30 minutes.
You might think that noise would affect the quality of life in the city since it is located so close to San Francisco International Airport, but Burlingame was one of the first areas in the nation to enact comprehensive noise prevention elements to keep its residents’ life peaceful. Sound barriers also line famous Highway 101, so those living near the freeway are not disturbed by its continuous traffic.
Called the “City of Trees,” Burlingame CA is best known for being one of the most beautiful areas in the San Francisco Bay. In fact, Burlingame is one of the primary vacation spots for visitors to the Bay Area because of its beauty. Moving to Burlingame is one of the best choices anyone could make. Browse Movoto Inc.’s listings and be connected directly to agents representing the sellers of all properties that peak your interest.
