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Redway, CA

Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,276 Population 1,021/sq mi density
$363,700 Home Value $305,315 Zillow
$631 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
566 Violent Crime/100K 1,697 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
566 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Redway, CA

At a Glance

Home Value
$363,700
29% above
Zillow: $305,315
Median Rent
$631/mo
46% below
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
566/100K
49% above
1,697/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
31.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
22.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Redway Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Redway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
129%
Rent
54%
Poverty
252%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
149%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Redway a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Redway is $363,700 , 29% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,315. Median rent is $631/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Redway reports 566 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,697/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Redway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Redway has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population1,276
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density1,021/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,178
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty31.2%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

Home Value$363,700
Rent$631
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$305,315
Housing Units863
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

F
Violent566/100K
Property1,697/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death9,668/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain65.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation572 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Redway was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (84 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.