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Redwood City, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
Redwood City, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Redwood City a Good Place to Live?
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $1,839,240. 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.
Safety & Crime
Redwood City reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,536/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 331 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.