Moving to Redwood City, CA

About Redwood City

Redwood City is the San Mateo County-adjacent Peninsula city of about 85,000 (the county's de facto downtown), known for its lively Courthouse Square, the Fox Theatre, Oracle's headquarters, and a "Climate Best by Government Test" slogan. A growing downtown with strong tech employment.

Home prices in Redwood City

The median listing price in Redwood City is $1,485,000.

Top places in Redwood City

• Courthouse Square — downtown's event plaza.
• The Fox Theatre — historic 1929 movie palace.
• Downtown Redwood City (panorama shown in the Commons photo below).
• The San Mateo County History Museum in the old courthouse.
• Redwood Shores — bayfront lagoons and tech campuses (office district shown in the Commons photo below).
• Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve.

Commuting from Redwood City

• Caltrain: Redwood City station — roughly 40–50 minutes to San Francisco's 4th & King (per Caltrain schedules).
• SamTrans bus service.
• Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via US-101: ~30–55 minutes (heavily traffic-dependent).

Schools in Redwood City

Public schools: Redwood City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Redwood City FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Redwood City, CA?
  The median listing price in Redwood City is $1,485,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Redwood City, CA?
  Caltrain: Redwood City station — roughly 40–50 minutes to San Francisco's 4th & King (per Caltrain schedules).
• Which school district serves Redwood City, CA?
  Redwood City is served by Redwood City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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