Redwood City | San Mateo County, CA | Climate Best by Government Test
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The Redwood City School District serves K–8 students across 17 schools. High school students attend schools in the Sequoia Union HSD, including Sequoia High School and Woodside High School. The district is focused on equity and bilingual programs.
| School | Level | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sequoia High School | High | A- |
| Woodside High School | High | A |
| Kennedy Middle School | Middle | B+ |
| Roy Cloud Elementary | Elementary | 9/10 |
Master-planned waterfront community with lagoons, Bay Trail access, top schools, and corporate campuses (Oracle, Electronic Arts). A family-friendly enclave.
Hillside neighborhood with Bay views, larger lots, and a rural feel. Homes range from mid-century ranches to custom-built estates.
Vibrant walkable core with Courthouse Square, theaters, restaurants, and mixed-use developments. The nightlife hub of the Peninsula.
Established residential area with spacious mid-century homes, mature trees, and convenient access to Woodside Road.
Centrally located neighborhood with a variety of housing near downtown, parks, and good freeway access.
Redwood City Caltrain station (~35 min to SF, express ~25 min). US-101 and Woodside Road/SR-84 provide access to I-280 and the Dumbarton Bridge to the East Bay. SamTrans bus service throughout.
Downtown Redwood City is the Peninsula's entertainment district with Courthouse Square, diverse restaurants, craft breweries (Freewheel, Local Brewing), live music venues, and a growing food scene. Stanford Shopping Center is nearby.
Bair Island State Marine Park, Edgewood County Park (wildflower hikes), Stulsaft Park, Red Morton Community Park, and the San Francisco Bay Trail through Redwood Shores.
Sequoia Hospital (Dignity Health) provides full-service care in Redwood City. Kaiser Permanente Redwood City and Stanford Health Care–ValleyCare are also accessible.
Redwood City Salsa Festival (Courthouse Square), Fourth of July parade, Music on the Square concert series, Lunar New Year celebration, and the weekly farmers' market.
This phrase, displayed on a neon arch downtown, references a 1920s study that rated Redwood City's Mediterranean climate among the best in the world. The city enjoys more sunshine and less fog than coastal neighbors, with warm summers and mild winters — averaging around 260 sunny days per year.
Redwood Shores is a master-planned waterfront community on the eastern side of Redwood City, built on reclaimed baylands. It features lagoons, Bay Trail access, parks, and top-rated schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District. Major tech companies like Oracle and Electronic Arts are headquartered here.
Yes — downtown Redwood City is one of the most walkable downtowns on the Peninsula. Courthouse Square hosts events and is surrounded by restaurants, bars, theaters (Fox Theatre), and shops. The Caltrain station is within walking distance. The city has invested heavily in downtown revitalization.
Effective property tax rates in Redwood City are approximately 1.1–1.2% of assessed value. On a $2M home, expect around $22,000–$24,000 per year. Rates may vary slightly by neighborhood due to special assessments and school district parcel taxes.
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