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Redwood City
  • Town in California

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Redwood City is a town in California with a population of 83,905. Redwood City is in San Mateo County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Redwood City offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Redwood City there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Redwood City and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Redwood City are above average.

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About Redwood City...
Population
83,905

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,520,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,693
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    52%
  • Own
    48%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    103.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    1.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    43.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    66.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    275.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,115.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    320.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    18%
  • 35-44 years
    16%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    26%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

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