A bustling retail and dining destination in the heart of Silicon Valley
Downtown Redwood City is an urban core neighborhood known for its extensive shopping district filled with popular retailers and Michelin-star restaurants. The open-air district spans several blocks and is flanked by apartments and condos on narrow city streets. Redwood City is also in the heart of Silicon Valley, making it a popular location for tech industry professionals to live, work, and play. “The Box HQ is down there, which has really stimulated growth to the area and the tech industry there,” says Mariana Pappalardo, a Realtor with Compass. She’s been selling in the Bay Area for 11 years. Redwood City is home to nine other tech companies, including Oracle and Course Hero.
Cafe La Tartine is a small local cafe and bakery located downtown Redwood City.
A man at Vesta Pizza prepares pizza dough in front of the awaiting pizza oven.
Downtown Redwood City has many restaurants and cafes that offer seating both indoor and out.
Barnes & Nobles is an excellent choice to peruse through books on a rainy day in Redwood CIty.
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Broadway is the anchor of Downtown Redwood City's shopping district
Downtown Redwood City’s shopping district is centered around Broadway and fans out between Main Street and El Camino Real. The open-air district is full of popular retailers like the Grocery Outlet, Savers and Barnes & Noble. It is also home to dozens of eateries, including Sushi Shin, a Michelin-star-rated Japanese and sushi restaurant. For something more low-key, residents can choose from dozens of cafes and casual eateries, including The Sandwich Spot, which boasts 43 sandwich options, nearly two dozen beers on tap, and a nighttime hookah menu.
Enjoy fresh sushi at Sakura Teppanyaki and Sushi in Downtown Redwood City.
Broadway is a shopping and dining hub within Downtown Redwood City.
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Condos and apartments dominate the neighborhood
Downtown Redwood City mostly has apartments and condos to offer. Studio units for sale can range from between $1 million and $5.8 million, while one- to four-bedroom units tend to sit around $2 million. Single-family homes can be found in adjacent neighborhoods. These small craftsman cottages and midcentury homes can range from $880,000 to $2 million. Homes in the area are moving quickly, largely because the inventory across the bay area is limited. “The turnaround is about 21 days,” Pappalardo says.
Newly built apartment complexes are available in Downtown Redwood City.
The residential streets in Downtown Redwood City are a quiet oasis from the city life.
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Redwood City hosts the largest Fourth of July parade in northern California
Redwood City hosts several annual events downtown throughout the year. One of the most popular events is the city’s Independence Day parade. The first one was held in 1939, and since then, it has grown to be the largest Fourth of July parade in northern California. The parade winds through historic downtown during the day. The celebration culminates with a fireworks show over the port of Redwood City later that evening. Five times a year, residents can also attend local art fairs in Courthouse Square. There are four Art on the Square events in the summer and one around the holiday season.
Roselli Mini-Park is the most substantial recreation ground in downtown Redwood City
Roselli Mini-Park is a small grassy knoll situated next to the Redwood City Public Library. It serves as an outdoor extension of the library, offering shaded seating areas. Residents looking for a park with more amenities can head about 1 mile east to Hoover Park. It spans over 10 acres and offers sports facilities, picnic areas, a playground and a swimming pool. The city is also about 4 miles from hiking trails in large natural areas such as Edgewood Park and Pulgas Ridge. For indoor fun, residents can explore the San Mateo County History Museum or catch a show at the historic Fox Theater in the heart of downtown’s shopping district.
The Fox Theatre in Downtown Redwood City first opened its doors in 1929.
Pulgas Ridge is dog-friendly making it popular among Downtown Redwood City pet owners.
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Downtown Redwood City is the halfway point between San Francisco and San Jose
Downtown Redwood City is centrally located on the San Francisco Peninsula, placing it about 20 miles from both San Francisco and San Jose. The neighborhood is also flanked by three major highways: California State Route 82 to the southwest, California State Route 84 to the southeast, and U.S. Route 101 to the northeast. Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Offices sits just to the north of the city’s shopping district. On the other end of the shopping district sits Redwood City Station. Public commuter trains run through the station. Bay Area Rapid Transit also serves this neighborhood. Public bus stops are along Route 82, Marshall Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Passerbyers can enjoy views of the Redwood City Cal-Train in Downtown Redwood City.
Explore the charm of Downtown Redwood City's vibrant streets.
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Sequoia High School offers a specialized Health Career Academy
Kids may begin their schooling in the Redwood City Elementary School District. They may attend Clifford School and Kennedy Middle School, graded a B or better on Niche. They can move up to Sequoia High School in the Sequoia Union High School District. Sequoia High received an A grade on Niche. It is known for its Health Career Academy, which invites 10th through 12th graders to learn in a small learning community to help expose them to and train them for careers in health care fields.
Sequoia High School has been serving the Downtown Redwood City community since 1895.
Many Downtown Redwood City students attend the nearby Sequoia High School.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,249
Median Age
36
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$183,738
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$188,852
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
68%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
88/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
98/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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