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Redwood City, CA
Redwood City · San Mateo County · CA 94061
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$1.9M
Median Price
43/100
Walk Score
5/10
Schools
40 min
to Downtown San Francisco, CA
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
BSafety
78/100
D+Schools
50/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B-Commute
70/100
DWalkability
43/100
WYLT Score51/100
Our Take
Redwood City offers great schools and a solid tech job market, but the cost of living is sky high and the area feels car‑dependent with little walkability. If you can afford the price tag and don’t mind commuting, it might work, but otherwise look elsewhere.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑rated schools, especially for families
- ✓Strong tech job market and many remote work opportunities
- ✓Convenient 40‑minute commute to San Francisco
- ✓Pleasant downtown area with dining and local events
Real Talk
- !Median home price near $1.8M; rental prices $2,700+
- !High property taxes and HOA fees can add up
- !Limited public transit and bike lanes mean you’ll likely need a car
- !Traffic congestion can make commuting stressful
- $HOA and special district fees
- $Elevated property tax rates in the Bay Area
- $Higher insurance premiums for coastal properties
- $Utilities and internet costs are above national average
Best For
Young professionalsTech workersFamilies with school-aged kidsRemote workers seeking a stable community
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Redwood City, CA
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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