Redwood City
- Town in California
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Redwood City
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Town in California
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 116 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade D+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,424,200
National
$229,800Median Rent
$2,427
National
$1,096Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Redwood City Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault103.5national 282.7
- Murder1.1national 6.1
- Rape43.7national 40.7
- Robbery66.7national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary275.9national 500.1
- Theft1,115.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft320.8national 284
Residents
Working in Redwood City
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$123,294
National
$64,994Top Public Schools Serving Redwood City
- grade A+
Carlmont High School
- Rating 3.9 out of 5 315 reviews
- grade A+
Menlo-Atherton High School
- Rating 3.69 out of 5 277 reviews
- grade A+
Bullis Charter School
- Rating 4 out of 5 13 reviews
- grade A+
Mission Early College High
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 11 reviews
- grade A
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
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Rating 4.1 out of 5 116 reviews
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I have been living in Redwood City for almost my entire life and so much have changed here. If you love living in an urban area then this city is perfect! Downtown Redwood City is transforming into a city life with new tech companies coming in which adds more jobs and opportunities for anyone interested in the tech field. The weather here is not extreme like other cities, it never stays too hot nor too cold and that is because the city is surrounded by beautiful greenery. There are also many places to visit such as historic buildings that are located in downtown Redwood City. Lastly, the housing here is great as there are many beautiful houses here in a very safe neighborhood. However, cities are not perfect, the main problem with the city is the heavy traffic and the increased cost of living.
Growing up and still living in Redwood Shores, one of the more peaceful and beautiful areas of Redwood City, has been one of the great blessings of my life. The town is very family-friendly and safe, making it a popular place to raise children. There are two elementary schools, 5 public parks, and countless gorgeous views of the lagoons and channels that run across our waterfront community. There is also a library, restaurants, grocery store, electronics store, athletic club, and everything you need, all within a very short distance of each other. If you are looking for more action, then just go to the downtown district of Redwood City, which is only about 7 minutes from Redwood Shores. Here there is a movie theater, museums, shopping centers, and free concerts/events at Courthouse Square every night. A truly amazing place to grow up and live in!
My experience with Redwood City has been excellent. It is a quiet and safe city. It’s small enough where you don’t feel overwhelmed by that big city feeling like that of nearby cities like San Jose, San Francisco & Oakland but still big enough to have all the necessary businesses, stores and services. It’s suburban enough to give you a feeling is escape from that big city feeling without being any more that a 30 minute drive away from any of the Bay Area Big Cities.