At a Glance
Median Income
$150,840
$83,490 per capita
Home Value
$1,838,800
Zillow: $1,878,298
Median Rent
$2,959/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.4%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
8.4% smoking rate
How Redwood City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Redwood City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Redwood City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Redwood City residents earn a median household income of $150,840 , which is 101% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,490. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Redwood City is $1,838,800 , 552% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,878,298. Median rent is $2,959/month, with 29.5% 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 1969.
Education
54.4% of adults in Redwood City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Redwood City has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population82,423
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density4,262/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born32.4%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$150,840
Per Capita$83,490
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$1,838,800
Rent$2,959
Ownership47.7%
Zillow$1,878,298
Housing Units32,099
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain19.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.4%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+26.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations203
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Redwood City was built in 1969.
24.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
32.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.