Redwood City, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
84,518
Unemployment
3.2%
Poverty
7.6%
Median Home
$1,424,200
Median Income
$123,294
Median Rent
$2,427
Redwood City SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
6
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
6
Redwood City, CA Crime Report
1,676
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,926.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-17.87%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Redwood City / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,676 | 1,926.8 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 187 | 215.0 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.1 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 58 | 66.7 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 90 | 103.5 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,489 | 1,711.8 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 240 | 275.9 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 970 | 1,115.2 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 279 | 320.8 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Redwood City, CA Cost Of Living
212
Redwood City's Overall Cost Of Living
Redwood City's Overall Cost Of Living
2.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Redwood City | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 119 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 133 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 405 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 142 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 137 | 126 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Redwood City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84,518 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 85,217 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 84,368 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 82,595 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 81,342 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 79,736 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 78,241 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 77,036 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 76,031 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 75,193 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Redwood City
| Race | Redwood City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.6% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.2% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 15.5% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 36.3% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Redwood City
| Gender | Redwood City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Redwood City for adults over 25
| Education | Redwood City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Redwood City, California
| Income | Redwood City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.6% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.5% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.2% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 29.5% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
