Burlingame, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Burlingame
City
City of Burlingame
Burlingame Avenue
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Location of Burlingame in San Mateo County, California
Burlingame Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	California
County	San Mateo
Incorporated	June 6, 1908
Named for	Anson Burlingame
Area
• Total	6.04 sq mi (15.64 km2)
• Land	4.39 sq mi (11.38 km2)
• Water	1.65 sq mi (4.26 km2)  27.25%
Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	31,386
• Density	7,144.55/sq mi (2,758.42/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes	94010–94012
Area code	650
FIPS code	06-09066
GNIS feature IDs	1659704, 2409945

Burlingame is a city in San Mateo County, California, United States. It's located on the San Francisco Peninsula, right next to San Francisco Bay. The city gets its name from a famous diplomat named Anson Burlingame.

Burlingame is known for its many eucalyptus trees, a downtown area that's easy to walk around, and a good public school system. In 2020, about 31,386 people lived in Burlingame.

History of Burlingame

Burlingame was once part of a large ranch called Rancho San Mateo.

Howard–Ralston Eucalyptus Tree Rows
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA
Built	1873–1876
NRHP reference No.	12000127
Added to NRHP	March 15, 2012

Burlingame was built on land that used to belong to a merchant from San Francisco named William Davis Merry Howard. He planted many eucalyptus trees on his property. After he passed away in 1856, the land was sold to William Chapman Ralston, a well-known banker.

In 1868, Ralston decided to name the area after his friend, Anson Burlingame, who was the United States Ambassador to China. After the big 1906 San Francisco earthquake, many people bought land in Burlingame to build new homes. The town officially became a city in 1908. In 1910, a nearby town called Easton joined Burlingame. This area is now known as the Easton Addition neighborhood.

Burlingame is often called the "City of Trees" because it has over 18,000 public trees. In 1908, the city made a rule to protect its trees, making it illegal to cut or harm them. The city also has many parks and eucalyptus groves.

In 2018, a new statue of diplomat Anson Burlingame was revealed at the Burlingame Public Library. This happened on the 150th anniversary of the Burlingame Treaty, an important agreement between the U.S. and China.

Geography and Climate

Burlingame covers about 6.1 square miles (15.6 square kilometers). Most of this is land, but about 1.7 square miles (4.26 square kilometers) is water, mostly from the San Francisco Bay.

Several small streams flow through Burlingame, from the hills down to the San Francisco Bay.

Burlingame's Climate

Burlingame has warm and dry summers. The average monthly temperatures don't go above 71.6°F (22°C). This type of weather is called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate.

People in Burlingame (Demographics)

In 2010, Burlingame had a population of 28,806 people. This means there were about 6,538 people living in every square mile.

Here's a quick look at the different groups of people living in Burlingame in 2010:

The population included many different age groups. About 21.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 40.5 years. This means half the people were younger than 40.5, and half were older.

There were 12,361 households, and the average household had 2.29 people. In 2018, the average household income was about $122,999.

Neighborhoods to Explore

Burlingame has many different neighborhoods, each with its own feel. Some of them include:

Burlingame's Economy

In the 1920s, Burlingame became known for its "Auto Row," a popular place where many car dealerships were located.

In the 1960s, businesses that supported airlines and aerospace companies started opening in Burlingame. This was because the city is very close to San Francisco International Airport. Today, companies like China Airlines have offices here. The airport's location also attracts headquarters for medium-sized companies.

Burlingame has a sweet history with candy and chocolate companies. It was home to the It's-It Ice Cream factory, Guittard Chocolate Company, and the See's Candies lollipop factory. There were also many family-owned candy stores.

Since 2010, Burlingame's economy has grown and changed a lot. It's now a popular spot for biotechnology companies, especially because it's close to South San Francisco, a big biotech hub. Many tech companies have also set up offices in Burlingame. This is because it's located between the major technology centers of Silicon Valley to the south and San Francisco to the north.

As of March 2022, the average value of a single home in Burlingame was about $2.8 million.

Education in Burlingame

Public Schools

The San Mateo Union High School District manages the high schools in Burlingame. The Burlingame School District is in charge of the elementary and middle schools.

Burlingame High School is the only public high school in the city. Burlingame Intermediate School is the only public middle school. There are also six public elementary schools: Franklin, Lincoln, McKinley, Roosevelt, Washington, and Hoover Elementary. Many of these schools have very high academic ratings. The school district has been growing, and new facilities have been built or updated to provide modern classrooms. For example, the Hoover School, built in 1931, was fully renovated and reopened in 2016.

Private Schools

Mercy High School is a private Catholic high school just for girls. It was started in 1931 and is located in the beautiful Kohl Mansion, which is a historic landmark. Other private schools in Burlingame include Our Lady of Angels School and St. Catherine of Siena School.

Burlingame Library

Public Libraries

The Burlingame Library is a public library that opened in 1909. After an earthquake in 1989, the city decided to rebuild the library. Its new design has won awards. There's also a smaller branch library on Easton Drive. Both libraries are part of the Peninsula Library System.

Cool Places to Visit (Points of Interest)

The Kohl Mansion, home to Mercy High School.

• Burlingame Avenue and Broadway are two main streets with lots of shops and restaurants. They are like the downtown areas of the city. The Apple Store is located on Burlingame Avenue.
• Burlingame Station is a train station for Caltrain. It's a historic building and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Kohl Mansion is a huge, beautiful mansion with 63 rooms. It was built in 1914. The estate used to have tennis courts, gardens, and a large carriage house. In 1921, a silent movie called Little Lord Fauntleroy was filmed here. Since 1931, the mansion has been home to Mercy High School.
• The Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia used to be near Burlingame Avenue. It claimed to have every Pez dispenser ever made! The museum was very famous and was featured on TV. It closed in July 2019.

Getting Around (Transportation)

Highways

Three main highways pass through Burlingame. Highway 101 runs along the San Francisco Bay and connects San Jose to San Francisco. Highway 82, also known as El Camino Real, runs next to Highway 101 and is used for local travel. A small part of Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard) is also in the city. It connects to Interstate 280, which runs on the other side of Burlingame.

Public Transport

Caltrain trains have been serving Burlingame station since 1985. They use the same historic station building from the early 1900s.

The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train system also has tracks within Burlingame. Its Red and Yellow lines end just north of Burlingame in Millbrae.

For buses, Burlingame is served by SamTrans bus lines. The city also has the Burlingame Trolley, a free shuttle with two routes, supported by the city and local businesses.

Air Transport

Burlingame is one of the closest cities to San Francisco International Airport. You can easily get to the airport's AirTrain system using BART or buses. Burlingame is also connected to Oakland International Airport by BART, and to San Jose International Airport using CalTrain and VTA buses or light rail.

Famous People from Burlingame

Dianna Agron

Scott Feldman

Many interesting people have lived in or are from Burlingame!

Actors

• Dianna Agron: An actress known for her role in the TV show Glee. She went to Burlingame Intermediate School and Burlingame High School.
• Sally Dryer: An actress famous for being the voice of Lucy Van Pelt in the Peanuts holiday TV specials.
• Hannah Hart: A comedian and popular YouTuber who grew up in Burlingame.
• Adam Klein: The winner of Survivor: Millennials vs Gen X. He attended Burlingame High School.

Artists and Designers

• Chen Chi-kwan: A Taiwanese-born artist, architect, and teacher who lived and passed away in Burlingame.
• Percy Gray: A well-known artist and painter who lived in Burlingame for many years.

Business Leaders

• Marc Benioff: The founder and CEO of Salesforce.com, a major tech company. He went to Burlingame High School.
• Charles S. Howard: The owner of the famous racehorse Seabiscuit. He had a home in Burlingame.

Writers

• Bill Amend: The creator of the comic strip FoxTrot. He attended Burlingame High School.
• Shirley Jackson: A famous author whose novel The Road Through the Wall is set in Burlingame.
• Tamora Pierce: A best-selling children's author who attended Burlingame Intermediate School.

Sports Stars

• Travis Bader: A basketball player who attended Burlingame Intermediate School and Burlingame High School.
• David Bakhtiari: A starting offensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers football team. He lives in Burlingame.
• Scott Feldman: A Major League Baseball pitcher.
• George Kelly: A baseball player known as "High Pockets" who is in the Hall of Fame. He lived and passed away in Burlingame.

Other Notable People

• Jung-Ho Pak: An orchestra conductor who was born in Burlingame.
• Tom Lantos: A Democratic Congressman who lived in Burlingame during his time in office.

See also

In Spanish: Burlingame (California) para niños