How long is the commute from Burlingame, CA?
Workers who live in Burlingame, CA take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.3% of workers drive alone to work.
6.2% take public transportation.
5.1% of workers walk to work.
27.9% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.7 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 6.2%
- Work from home
- 27.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Burlingame get to work
| Means of transportation | Burlingame | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.3% (±3.1 points) | 56.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±1.2 points) | 8.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.2% (±1.6 points) | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.1% (±2.2 points) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±1.2 points) | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.9% (±3.1 points) | 24.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Burlingame, the average commute is higher than in San Mateo County (26.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Burlingame, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Mateo County (5.1%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Mateo County, Burlingame ranks 5 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 343 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Burlingame
| Vehicles available | Burlingame | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±1.1 points) | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% (±3.2 points) | 31.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% (±3.2 points) | 38.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.6% (±3.2 points) | 24.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Burlingame, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in San Mateo County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Burlingame
| Burlingame | San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.9% (±3.1 points) | 24.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.2 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±2.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Burlingame, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Mateo County (95.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Burlingame
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame | — | 30.7 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Millbrae | 2.2 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsborough | 2.3 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| San Mateo | 3.5 mi | 26.1 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Baywood Park | 4.4 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| San Bruno | 4.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| South San Francisco | 4.6 mi | 25.6 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Highlands | 4.9 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Brisbane | 6.0 mi | 33.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: San Mateo, CA (26.1 minutes), San Bruno, CA (23.7 minutes), South San Francisco, CA (25.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Mateo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Honda | 40.2 minutes (±7.9) |
| 2 | Brisbane | 33.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Moss Beach | 32.4 minutes (±6.5) |
| 4 | Montara | 31.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 5 | Burlingame | 30.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | El Granada | 30.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Foster City | 29.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 8 | Half Moon Bay | 29.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 (tie) | Daly City | 28.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Woodside | 28.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Millbrae | 28.6 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 11 of 31 places in San Mateo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Burlingame
How long is the average commute in Burlingame?
Workers who live in Burlingame, CA take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Burlingame without a car?
3.4% of households in Burlingame have no vehicle, and 6.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Burlingame?
27.9% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Burlingame worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlingame city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlingame city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlingame city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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