Why Live in Lyon Hoag
Lyon Hoag in Burlingame is a neighborhood known for its prime location between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, with convenient access to transportation. The area features a diverse array of home styles, including Craftsman, bungalow, Mediterranean Revival, Tudor Revival, contemporary, cottage, and ranch-style homes, all set along streets with landscaped lawns and lush trees. Local parks such as Victoria Park and Washington Park offer walking paths, playgrounds, and sports facilities, while Poplar Creek Golf Course and Coyote Point Marina provide additional recreational options just a mile away. Residents enjoy a mix of mom-and-pop shops within the neighborhood and larger stores like Safeway, CVS, and Starbucks in the nearby Woodlake Shopping Center. Dining options include Golden Boy Pizza and Backhaus, a bakery known for its sourdough bread. Downtown Burlingame, within walking distance, offers a variety of shops and eateries. Community events such as Music in the Park, the Burlingame Pet Parade, and the annual tree lighting ceremony foster a strong sense of community. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Washington Elementary School, Burlingame Intermediate School, and Burlingame High School, all of which are within walking or biking distance. Public transportation options include SamTrans buses and Caltrain, with San Francisco International Airport just 4 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lyon Hoag a good place to live?
Lyon Hoag is a good place to live. Lyon Hoag is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable. Lyon Hoag has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 17.5 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $166,827 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 47.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Lyon Hoag are renters, with 55.9% of residents renting and 44.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Lyon Hoag can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Lyon Hoag neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Lyon Hoag?
The median home price in Lyon Hoag is $3,048,444. If you put a 20% down payment of $609,700 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $15,510 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $665K a year to afford the median home price in Lyon Hoag. The average household income in Lyon Hoag is $167K.
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Home Trends in Lyon Hoag, CA
On average, homes in Lyon Hoag, Burlingame sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Lyon Hoag, Burlingame over the last 12 months is $2,834,750, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$2,834,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,867,375
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,592
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$3,048,444
Median Change From 1st List Price
-5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
33%