Burlingame

About Burlingame

Burlingame is in Northern California on the border of San Francisco Bay. It's a fairly small city, and many residents commute to San Francisco and other parts of the Bay Area for work. Burlingame is becoming increasingly popular because of its beautiful scenery, quiet residential streets and small-town atmosphere. Nicknamed "the City of Trees," Burlingame has almost 20,000 trees that increase the area's aesthetic appeal as well as its air quality. Numerous eucalyptus groves are scattered throughout the city, adding to its natural scenery. Both climate protection and environmental friendliness are key values in the community.

Starting in the mid-1900s, Burlingame's industrial economy took off, providing jobs and economic incentives for long-time and new residents alike. The area is known for high average family incomes and high levels of education among residents.

The History of Burlingame

Burlingame has its roots in Spanish missionaries who took up residence near Burlingame Creek. Although land ownership changed hands several times throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the local economy did not actually start to flourish until 1906. The damage caused by the earthquake and massive fire in nearby San Francisco displaced many Californians who moved to Burlingame in search of a safe and comfortable place to call home.

Living and Working in Burlingame

Despite its small population, Burlingame boasts a number of amenities, ranging from gyms and parks to educational institutions and restaurants. You won't need to travel into San Francisco to shop or enjoy a night out on the town. Low crime rates promise a safe new home, and Burlingame offers a community safer than those in over half of the country.

Additionally, Burlingame's extremely low unemployment rate means you'll most likely have good luck finding a job. Its economy is very diverse, with many large airline support companies, candy factories and biotech firms. Burlingame has also attracted a number of high tech-businesses, thanks to its convenient location between San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

Burlingame Schools

The Burlingame School District and the San Mateo Union High School District manage the public schools in Burlingame. There are also private schools, such as Our Lady of Angels School, which first opened in 1927, and St. Catherine of Siena School, which has served Burlingame since 1908.

Resources for Moving to Burlingame

Here's a handy guide to help you plan your move to Burlingame:

• Utilities: Pacific Gas & Electric is the city's main energy provider. The city manages water and sewer services.
• Garbage and Recycling: The city provides curbside collection of trash and recyclables. Bulky-item pick-up is available upon request.
• Transportation: You have plenty of public transit options in Burlingame; the most popular are Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and Caltrain. There are several no-cost shuttles that offer convenient transport around the downtown.

Burlingame Housing

The median home price in Burlingame is dramatically higher than both the national and state averages and among the highest in the country. You can also expect rent prices to be much higher than average.