At a Glance
Median Income
$124,125
$41,058 per capita
Home Value
$172,300
Zillow: $208,997
Violent Crime
0/100K
216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Redwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Redwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Redwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Redwood residents earn a median household income of $124,125 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,058. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Redwood is $172,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,997. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Redwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 216/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Redwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Redwood has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population342
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,125
Per Capita$41,058
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,300
Rent
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$208,997
Housing Units164
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property216/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation356 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Redwood was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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