Redwood City

Redwood City is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and is the oldest city on the San Francisco Peninsula.

Welcome to Redwood City

Redwood City is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and is the oldest city on the San Francisco Peninsula. Redwood City is the third largest city within the County of San Mateo. With 82,881 residents Redwood City is the home of several major technology companies including Oracle, Box, Evernote, and Electronic Arts.
 
The city's vibrant downtown offers residents, visitors, and businesses a unique retail, entertainment, and restaurant experience. Redwood City's slogan, emblazoned on arches across Broadway at the east and west entrances to downtown, is "Climate Best By Government Test." This is based on a climatological survey conducted by the United States and German governments prior to World War I. The area centered on Redwood City tied for the world's best climate with the Canary Islands and North Africa's Mediterranean Coast.
 

History

Originally a port town during the Gold Rush, Redwood City became the County Seat of the newly formed San Mateo County in 1856. Incorporated in 1867, Redwood City is home to the San Mateo County History Museum (located in the county's old courthouse) and the only active deep water port within the south bay of San Francisco. Redwood City's history spans its earliest inhabitation by the Ohlone people to being a port for lumber and other goods.

Overview for Redwood City, CA

83,905 people live in Redwood City, where the median age is 37 and the average individual income is $69,317. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

83,905

Total Population

37 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$69,317

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Redwood City, CA

Redwood City has 30,020 households, with an average household size of 2.74. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Redwood City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 83,905 people call Redwood City home. The population density is 4,339.25 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

83,905

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37

Median Age

50.41 / 49.59%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
30,020

Total Households

2.74

Average Household Size

$69,317

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Redwood City, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Redwood City. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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