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Redwood City, California by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Redwood City was 3.6 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 16% lower than the statewide rate (4.3). Median household income is $157,814 and the median home value is $1,801,700. Population: about 82,447 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Redwood City?
Redwood City police recorded 302 violent crimes in 2025, or 3.6 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at 16% lower than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 3 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. There were also 1,200 property crimes, a rate of 14.5 per 1,000. Compared with 2022, when 313 were reported, the count is down 4%.
| Offense (2025) | Redwood City count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 302 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 41 | 0.50 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 70 | 0.85 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 188 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,200 | 14.5 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 109 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 952 | 11.5 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 139 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Redwood City changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 313 | 1,583 | 2 |
| 2023 | 389 | 1,751 | 1 |
| 2024 | 383 | 1,302 | 2 |
| 2025 | 302 | 1,200 | 3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Redwood City Police Department's own reports.
How does Redwood City compare with California?
The median household income in Redwood City is $157,814, 59% higher than the California median ($99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $1,801,700, and half of renters pay more than $2,968 a month. About 82,447 people live on 19 square miles of land, roughly 4,264 per square mile. The city lies in San Mateo County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Redwood City | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,447 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $157,814 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,801,700 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,968 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.1% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 6.3% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 54.4% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 48.6% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.5 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Redwood City?
San Mateo County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High), earthquakes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Redwood City?
No highway work zones were listed in Redwood City city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Redwood City?
Inside the city limits there are 17 public schools (2024-25) and 7 private schools (2023-24). 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: 12 state parks or recreation areas: Burleigh H. Murray Ranch, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, Castle Rock State Park, Gray Whale Cove State Beach and Half Moon Bay State Beach and 7 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Redwood City
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Redwood City city limits.
Liquor stores
13 liquor stores are on the map inside the Redwood City city limits: A B&W Market (Redwood City), Avenue Liquor (Redwood City), Bevmo (Redwood City), Emerald City Liquors (Redwood City), Gourmet Haus Staudt INC (Redwood City), J & G Liquors (Redwood City), Key Markets (Redwood City), Peninsula Liquors (Redwood City) and 5 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Redwood City city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Redwood City?
In 2025, Redwood City had 3.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (302 reported), 16% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 14.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Redwood City?
$157,814 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Redwood City?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,801,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Redwood City?
San Mateo County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High), earthquakes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
San Mateo, CA (6 mi) · Palo Alto, CA (9 mi) · Hayward, CA (10 mi) · Mountain View, CA (11 mi) · Union City, CA (12 mi) · South San Francisco, CA (13 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: San Mateo County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Redwood City city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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