Redwood City, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Redwood City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,185 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2365.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.17% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.8 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 30,248 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Redwood City grew by 10.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 82,609 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Redwood City has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Redwood City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $151,271 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.59% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Redwood City is about 56% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Redwood City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $2,000,000 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,953 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.0% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Redwood City is about 56.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,953 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Redwood City spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 186 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Redwood City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.7 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 186 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,769 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 24.0% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 37,411 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,235 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Redwood City is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Redwood City has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Redwood City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.8% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Redwood City has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Redwood City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Redwood City, California.
What is the population of Redwood City, California?
The population of Redwood City, California is 82,185, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Redwood City, California?
The population density of Redwood City, California is 2365.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Redwood City, California?
The median household income in Redwood City, California is $151,271, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Redwood City, California?
The median home price in Redwood City, California is $2,000,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Redwood City, California?
The unemployment rate in Redwood City, California is 3.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.