Here's what it costs to live in Redwood City, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,968 per month, while the typical home is valued around $1,801,700. Households earn a median of $157,814 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$157,814
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,968
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$1,801,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
82,447
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,881
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,784,534
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 94002 | — | $2,837 | $2,000,001 |
| ZIP 94061 | — | $2,763 | $1,845,000 |
| ZIP 94062 | — | $2,757 | $2,000,001 |
| ZIP 94063 | — | $2,671 | $1,094,000 |
| ZIP 94065 | — | $3,501 | $1,768,200 |
| ZIP 94070 | — | $2,759 | $2,000,001 |
January Avg
51°F
July Avg
68°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.3
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.4%
The cost of living index for Redwood City is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Redwood City is $2,968 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Redwood City is $157,814 per year.
The median home value in Redwood City is $1,801,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Redwood City is not yet available.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
