Redwood City, CA

Redwood City CA scores 56/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 14% above the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 114 (100 = avg); violent crime index 128; property crime index 99. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Redwood City. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Redwood City is about $2,968/month (very expensive). At $2,968/month for a typical unit, you need about $106,848+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $1,801,700.

Median household income is $157,814, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($157,814) clears the $106,848 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Temperature data is thin in this report. Pull a 12-month normals chart for Redwood City and price summer AC or winter heat before you sign.

Who tends to thrive in Redwood City: (1) Dual-income households (at $2,968/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $157,814 helps carry housing costs) (3) Households earning $106,848+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $2,968/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Redwood City who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 56/100) (2) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $2,968/month) (3) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $2,968/month

Income sniff test: clear about $106,848 household income for $2,968/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Redwood City is a mixed picture. Safety is average and rent at $2,968/month is on the high side. It works for the right household but is not an obvious choice.