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Redwood City
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Town in California
- Rating 4.09 out of 5 107 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C minus
- 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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Median Home Value
$1,251,000
National
$217,500Median Rent
$2,355
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Redwood City Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault99.5national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape36.6national 40.7
- Robbery80.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary188.7national 500.1
- Theft1,159.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft187.6national 284
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Working in Redwood City
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$117,123
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Redwood City
- grade A+
Carlmont High School
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 305 reviews
- grade A+
Menlo-Atherton High School
- Rating 3.68 out of 5 273 reviews
- grade A
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A
Sequoia High School
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 306 reviews
- grade A
Central Middle School
- Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
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Rating 4.09 out of 5 107 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!
I've been living here for 11 years and I will say that there has been a whole bunch of construction and new big buildings to the city. Some are nice but I suggest we stop building new buildings and instead just remodel already existing buildings! Instead, we should make dog parks, new restaurants, etc. I miss how Redwood City used to be when it was nice and calm and not those big modern buildings