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Redwood Heights

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  1. Public Schools
    C
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
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Redwood Heights is a neighborhood in Oakland, California with a population of 8,480. Redwood Heights is in Alameda County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Redwood Heights offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Redwood Heights there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Redwood Heights and residents tend to be liberal.
About Redwood Heights...
Population
8,480

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$620,964
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,630
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    24%
  • Own
    76%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    283
  • Murder
    —
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    —
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500
  • Theft
    —
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$102,627
National
$55,322
Children
20%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    28%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    13%
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    1
    Great community with a great elementary school. Quiet neighborhood with beautiful trees and hills. Great parks as well.
    • 11 months ago
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