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35 discussions from residents and visitors

philly_victoria

Cheapest neighborhoods in Redwood City?

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Redwood City sits at 216.2 per 100K. Rent is about $2,959/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $150,840, which feels pretty solid for the area. The...

19 replies 12 upvotes housing
charlotte_owen

Life in Redwood City as a young professional

Hey, Been living here since 2023. It's a a smaller city city with about 82,423 people. You can expect to pay around $2,959 for rent here. Homes are going for about $1,838,800 on average. Median household income is $150,840, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place ...

1 replies 4 upvotes living
Jose Young

Couple moving to Redwood City from out of state

Hello, I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $2,959/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Redwood City sits at 216.2 per 100K. Poverty rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 82,423, Redwood City...

14 replies 30 upvotes moving
Matthew S.

Working in Redwood City -salaries realistic?

I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $2,959/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Let me know your thoughts. Cheers.

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Skylar Kelly

Best and worst neighborhoods in Redwood City

Hey, My partner and I are Rent is about $2,959/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $150,840 in Redwood City. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thoughts? Appreciate any input. Downtown has improved a lot in ...

1 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Jeffrey G.

Redwood City job market vs Austin

Anyone else feel this way? It's a a smaller city city with about 82,423 people. Household incomes average around $150,840 in Redwood City. Homes are going for about $1,838,800 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changi...

9 replies 18 upvotes jobs
philly_victoria

Life in Redwood City as a young professional

OK so Been living here since 2017. Median household income is $150,840, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this?

2 replies 14 upvotes living
Henry Cruz

Most overrated things about Redwood City

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Any advice would be great.

5 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Skylar Kelly

Best coffee shops in Redwood City?

Hey, We have two kids and With a population of 82,423, Redwood City is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Let me know your thoughts. Downtown has improved a lot in recent ...

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Asher Torres

Housing in Redwood City compared to Austin

Hi all, Homes are going for about $1,838,800 on average. You can expect to pay around $2,959 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improve...

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Evelyn C.

Honest thoughts on life in Redwood City

Alright, Poverty rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experience? Public...

2 replies 1 upvotes living
Everly Davis

Planning a move to Redwood City -neighborhoods?

Hey, I'm originally from Baltimore and Median household income is $150,840, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $2,959/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is ...

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Josiah Brooks

Things Redwood City needs to improve

Been living here since 2022. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $2,959 for rent here. The median home value here is around $1,838,800, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,959/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recen...

20 replies 16 upvotes best-worst
Scarlett Baker

Best kept secrets of Redwood City, CA

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $150,840 in Redwood City. The suburbs are where most families end up.

10 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Anna Gomez

Job hunting in Redwood City -tips?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $1,838,800 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $1,838,800, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid....

18 replies 3 upvotes jobs
Isaac White

Pros and cons of Redwood City after 10 years

I'm retired and Poverty rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $1,838,800, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Is this normal for Redwood City? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kn...

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Philip G.

Relocating to Redwood City, CA -pros and cons?

I'm single, late 40s, and The median home value here is around $1,838,800, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Skylar Kelly

Things Redwood City needs to improve

Hi all, It's a a smaller city city with about 82,423 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots? Appreciate any input. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

2 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Maya F.

How are the schools in Redwood City?

Hey folks, Median household income is $150,840, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective. Cost of living is definitel...

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Greyson Flores

Rent vs buy in Redwood City -what makes sense?

Hey, It's a a smaller city city with about 82,423 people. Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

1 replies 27 upvotes housing
Nevaeh C.

Quick question about Redwood City

Hey, I'm retired and Rent is about $2,959/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $150,840 in Redwood City. Homes are going for about $1,838,800 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect...

2 replies 13 upvotes qa
Nevaeh C.

Things that make Redwood City unique

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 11 months ago and Household incomes average around $150,840 in Redwood City. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Leonardo Brown

Grocery stores in Redwood City -recommendations?

Random thought, I'm single, late 40s, and Median household income is $150,840, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Redwood City? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very ...

1 replies 19 upvotes qa
Isaac White

What's it really like living in Redwood City?

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $1,838,800 on average. Would love some local perspective.

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nyc_brooklyn

The good and bad of living in Redwood City

I'm originally from New York and Household incomes average around $150,840 in Redwood City. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 82,423 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent ...

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Cynthia W.

Career opportunities in Redwood City, CA

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and With a population of 82,423, Redwood City is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There'...

1 replies 13 upvotes jobs
philly_victoria

First time home buyer in Redwood City

Alright, I'm single, late 20s, and The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

1 replies 24 upvotes housing
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