Burlingame is a city in San Mateo County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Peninsula and has a significant shoreline on San Francisco Bay. The city is named after diplomat Anson Burlingame and is known for its numerous eucalyptus groves, high quality of life, walkable downtown area, and excellent public school system. In September 2021, the typical home value in Burlingame was $2.7 million. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Burlingame had a population of 31,799.