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Redwood City
  • Town in California
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San Jose

Redwood City

#21 in Best Places to Live in San Mateo County
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Redwood City is a town in California with a population of 83,905. Redwood City is in San Mateo County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Redwood City offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Redwood City there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Redwood City and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Redwood City are above average.
    About Redwood City...
    Population
    83,905
    Town near
    San Jose
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,520,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,693
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      103.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      43.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      66.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      275.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,115.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      320.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Redwood City

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $134,287
    National
    $69,021
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