Why Live in Redwood Village
Redwood Village in Redwood City features a mix of mid-20th century homes, including ranch styles, split-levels, and bungalows, typically on 5,000 square foot lots. Apartments with single-car garages are also available along Oakside Avenue. The housing market is competitive, with homes often selling within four to five weeks. Parks are abundant, with Hoover Park offering soccer fields, a playground, and a basketball court, while Andrew Spinas Park provides walking paths and a busy playground. The Bair Island Wildlife Refuge & Trail is about 3 miles away, offering scenic views of the San Francisco Bay. Shopping and dining options include Sigona's Farmers Market, Tacos El Grullense E&E, Costco, Target, and Marshalls, with more choices in downtown Redwood City. The neighborhood is walkable but residents typically use cars for commutes to San Francisco, Palo Alto, or San Jose. State Route 101 and Woodside Road provide excellent road access, and a Caltrain station is a mile away in downtown Redwood City. The nearest major hospital is Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center, about a mile away. Schools in the area include Hoover Elementary School and the highly rated Sequoia High School, which offers various academic pathways. Stanford University is 4 miles east, with its Redwood City campus employing about 1,800 people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Redwood Village a good place to live?
Redwood Village is a good place to live. Redwood Village is considered fairly walkable and bikeable. Redwood Village has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.6 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $113,417 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 26.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Redwood Village are renters, with 58.5% of residents renting and 41.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Redwood Village can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Redwood Village neighborhood guide.
Is Redwood Village, CA a safe neighborhood?
Redwood Village, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Redwood Village?
The median home price in Redwood Village is $1,099,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $219,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,390 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $231K a year to afford the median home price in Redwood Village. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Redwood Village is $113K.
What are the best public schools in Redwood Village?
The best public schools that serve Redwood Village are:
What are the best private schools in Redwood Village?
The best private schools that serve Redwood Village are:
- Synapse School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- Redeemer Lutheran School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- St. Pius School has a student teacher ratio of 16:1.
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Home Trends in Redwood Village, CA
On average, homes in Redwood Village, Redwood City sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Redwood Village, Redwood City over the last 12 months is $1,185,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,185,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,185,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$946
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$1,099,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%