Redwood City, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

San Mateo County Β· California

🧬

City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Redwood City based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Redwood City
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 71Income: 100Home Value: 100Safety: 100Education: 56Median Age: 63Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

82,423

2023 ACS

Median Income

$150,840

2023

Median Home Value

$1,838,800

2023

Median Rent

$2,959

2023

Median Age

37.5

Unemployment

3.7%

Cost of Living Index

255.9

100 = national avg

Redwood City is a city in San Mateo County, California, with a population of 82,423 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Redwood City is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Redwood City is $150,840, and the median home value is $1,838,800. The cost of living index is 255.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,959 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, and the median age is 37.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

82,423

Male

41,488

50.3%

Female

40,935

49.7%

Median Age

37.5

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

39.0%

High School or Higher

49.8%

Foreign Born

32.4%

Veterans

1.8%

Married

44.4%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.601

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

43.2%

Foreign Born

32.4%

White
43.2%
Black
2.4%
Asian
18.1%
Native American
2.2%
Pacific Islander
0.9%
Two or More
15.7%
Other
17.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

35.2%

29,038 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

64.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
20,353 (70.1%)
Puerto Rican
587 (2.0%)
Cuban
134 (0.5%)
Dominican
25 (0.1%)
Salvadoran
2,148 (7.4%)
Guatemalan
2,083 (7.2%)
Colombian
408 (1.4%)
Honduran
446 (1.5%)
Ecuadorian
51 (0.2%)
Peruvian
350 (1.2%)
Other Hispanic
2,451 (8.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
2,475 (16.6%)
Chinese
5,802 (38.9%)
Filipino
2,476 (16.6%)
Vietnamese
265 (1.8%)
Korean
1,379 (9.3%)
Japanese
1,209 (8.1%)
Pakistani
96 (0.6%)
Cambodian
12 (0.1%)
Thai
50 (0.3%)
Laotian
5 (0.0%)
Taiwanese
146 (1.0%)
Other Asian
989 (6.6%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
127 (16.2%)
Samoan
283 (36.1%)
Chamorro
22 (2.8%)
Tongan
225 (28.7%)
Fijian
79 (10.1%)
Other Pacific Islander
50 (6.4%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Cherokee
3 (0.2%)
Navajo
12 (0.7%)
Other Native American
1,834 (99.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

77,997

English Only

55.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

21,351 speakers

Limited English

15.2%

Language Distribution

Spanish
21,351 (27.4%)
Chinese
4,140 (5.3%)
Other Indo-European
2,411 (3.1%)
Other Asian
1,901 (2.4%)
Slavic Languages
1,195 (1.5%)
Tagalog
1,057 (1.4%)
Korean
804 (1.0%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
705 (0.9%)
German
676 (0.9%)
Arabic
363 (0.5%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

84.8%

Limited English Proficiency

15.2%

Spanish
38.5% limited English
Chinese
32.2% limited English
Other Indo-European
15.3% limited English
Other Asian
19.9% limited English
Slavic Languages
32.0% limited English
Tagalog
40.5% limited English
Korean
39.2% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
16.9% limited English
German
17.5% limited English
Arabic
24.8% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,512

1.8% of population

Disability Rate

12.4%

187 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$68,542

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
8.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
15.9%
Vietnam
41.3%
Korea
11.0%
World War II
0.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
2.4%
35-54
18.1%
55-64
15.6%
65-74
26.9%
75+
37.0%

Male Veterans

1,439

95.2%

Female Veterans

73

4.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$68,542

Non-Veteran Income

$67,297

Difference

$1,245

1.9% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

187

Without Disability

1,325

Disability Rate

12.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

36,992

#1 Ancestry

German

6.7% (5,541)

#2 Ancestry

English

6.4% (5,293)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

5.9% (4,855)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
6.7%
English
6.4%
Irish
5.9%
Italian
5.3%
American
3.3%
French
1.9%
European
1.6%
Russian
1.5%
Scottish
1.5%
Polish
1.3%
Arab
1.1%
Swedish
1.0%
Dutch
0.9%
Norwegian
0.9%
Portuguese
0.9%
British
0.8%
Ukrainian
0.6%
West Indian
0.5%
Danish
0.5%
Canadian
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

30,225

Family Households

19,673

65.1%

Married Couples

15,862

52.5%

Non-Family Households

10,552

34.9%

Single Mother Households

2,486

8.2%

Single Father Households

1,325

4.4%

Living Alone

7,879

26.1%

Children Under 18

Total Children

16,219

In Married Couple

13,443

82.9%

With Single Mother

1,977

12.2%

With Single Father

799

4.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$175,795

Married Couple Income

$210,503

Single Mother Income

$69,018

Single Father Income

$82,137

Avg Family Size

2.7

Avg Non-Family Size

2.6

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,742

Grandparents Responsible

256

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$150,840

+106% vs national

Per Capita Income

$83,490

+125% vs national

Poverty Rate

6.6%

-51% vs national

Gini Index

0.4969

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.7%

-29% vs national

SNAP Recipients

5.8%

of households

How Redwood City Compares

Redwood City vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Redwood City is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

πŸ“Š

Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Redwood City. The median household income here is $150,840.

$

Income Distribution

<$25K
6.5%
$25-50K
8.9%
$50-75K
10.7%
$75-100K
9.0%
$100-150K
14.8%
$150-200K
11.5%
$200K+
38.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.7%

-52% vs CA avg

Labor Force

45,594

Employed

43,845

Mean Commute

19 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

39.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

49.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.5

Work from Home

24.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

255.9

100 = national avg

+155.9 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$112,613

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$266,175

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
400.0
Food
165.3
Transportation
142.8
Healthcare
152.2
Utilities
199.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,977

per month

2 Bedroom

$3,604

per month

The median household income in Redwood City, CA is $150,840, which is 106.0% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $83,490. The poverty rate of 6.6% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4969, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 45,594. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 19 minutes, with 24.0% working from home. About 58.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 255.9, which is 155.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 400.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $112,613 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$1,925,000

Median List Price

$1,765,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,003

Days on Market

39

Active Inventory

43

Months of Supply

1.8

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$1,788,432

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$3,622

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

45.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

55.2%

Sale-to-List Ratio

101.2%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
45.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
55.2%
Listings with Price Drops
4.7%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 0.0%List Price ↑ 4.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

24

New Listings

45

Pending Sales

29

Homes Sold ↓ 31.4%New Listings ↓ 26.2%Pending ↓ 21.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$1,003

Median List $/SF

$1,017

Sale $/SF ↓ 7.5%List $/SF ↑ 0.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Redwood City vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Redwood City is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$1,838,800

Median Rent

$2,959

Total Housing Units

32,334

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Owner Occupied

47.7%

Renter Occupied

52.3%

Median Property Tax

$9,916

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$3,713

Housing Types

Single Family
56.8%
Multi-Family
41.4%
Mobile Home
1.8%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$9,916

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.54%

of home value

Median Home Value

$1,838,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$11,305

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($9,916) by the median home value ($1,838,800). In Redwood City, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.54%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Redwood City, CA is $1,925,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 39 days on the market. 45.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $1,003. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,622/month. About 47.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 32,334 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $9,916. The effective tax rate is 0.54%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.72

per 1,000 residents

+82% vs national

Property Crime Rate

16.20

per 1,000 residents

-6% vs national

Total Crimes

1,675

2024

Violent Clearance

39%

cases solved

Property Clearance

8%

cases solved

YoY Change

-3.7%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Redwood City Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Redwood City vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Redwood City is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 109.8%Property ↓ 25.8%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Redwood City police solve 50% of murder cases but only 5% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.0250.0%
RapeViolent430.549.3%
RobberyViolent1101.3735.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2232.7946.2%
BurglaryProperty951.1915.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty99812.478.4%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty2042.555.4%

Redwood City, CA reported 378 violent crimes and 1,297 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.72 per 1,000 residents is 81.6% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 39% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 998 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 10.8% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20243781,2974.7216.20
20233861,7374.9022.05
20223141,5813.9719.97
20201871,4892.1517.12
20191901,3432.1715.36
20181771,2542.0114.22
20172091,3902.4216.10
20161641,5031.8817.27
20151901,8422.2521.82

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.2

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

99.4

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

20.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

97.6

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$173.0M

Individual Assistance

$6.0M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

7 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $171.9M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$3.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodMar 2023β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$13.6M$3.9M
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireAug 2020$2.4M$169K
Czu Lightning Fire Complex β†’FireAug 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$140.0M$2.0M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodApr 2017$5.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodMar 2017$3.2Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe Storm(s)Feb 2017$13Kβ€”
Glenview Fire β†’FireSep 2010β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormJun 2006$2.2Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe StormFeb 2006$3.2Mβ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud and Landsli… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 1995β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’Severe StormJan 1995β€”β€”
Severe Freeze β†’FreezingFeb 1991β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 26 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,109

Total Claims Paid

$20,033,204

Avg Claim Payout

$18,064

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

37

Federal Funding

$29,413,912

Properties Protected

67

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

5.24

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic9$7,444,307
300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire3$1,278,514
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine3$6,846,099
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$48,450
500.1: Flood Control - Floodwall2$85,659

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Redwood City has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, drought. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 1,109 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $172,981,685 in public assistance recovery funding. $6,048,891 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 37 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.7%

11.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.3%

3.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.8%

3.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

1.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.8%

Arthritis

18.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

14.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.3%

Loneliness

34.9%

Lack of Support

25.4%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

24.4%

Mobility

10.1%

Cognitive

12.3%

Hearing

4.7%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

6.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Redwood City has an obesity rate of 24.7%, which is 11.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 68.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.8 mi

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - R...

Loading map…
HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City1.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
San Mateo Medical Center5.3 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Stanford Health Care7.1 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Sequoia Hospital7.5 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Palo Alto Va Medical Center8.5 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Pop. Served

93,569

Violations (5yr)

2

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF REDWOOD CITY92,8190
COUNTY SERVICE AREA 114500
COUNTY SERVICE AREA 73002

There are 3 water systems serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

19 min

-20% vs national

Drive Alone

58.2%

-26% vs national

Public Transit

4.0%

+342% vs national

Work From Home

24.0%

+158% vs national

Carpool

9.1%

Walk / Bike

3.6%

combined

How Redwood City's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

6-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322001
202223000
202144030
202022110
201933020
201822110

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Redwood City, CA is 19 minutes, which is 20.1% below the national average of 23 minutes. 58.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 24.0% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 4.0% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.1% of workers carpool. 2.6% walk to work. 1.0% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.6%

of households

No Internet

3.5%

of households

Total Households

30,225

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
85.6%
Cellular Data Plan
90.2%
Satellite
4.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.8%
No Internet Access
3.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.3%

of households

Smartphone

95.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.7%

of households

Tablet

72.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.3%
Smartphone
95.9%
Desktop / Laptop
89.7%
Tablet
72.8%
Smartphone Only
5.1%
No Computer
1.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+74% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+73% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+94% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+11% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Redwood City vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

93,569

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF REDWOOD CITYCommunityPurchased surface water92,8190
COUNTY SERVICE AREA 11CommunityGround water4500
COUNTY SERVICE AREA 7CommunitySurface water3002

94.4% of households in Redwood City have broadband internet access. 85.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.5% of households have no internet access. 5.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 93,569 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Redwood City is located in San Mateo County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Redwood City.

Election Overview

Source: San Mateo County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

242,957

73.5%

GOP Votes

76,616

23.2%

Total Votes

330,510

Margin

D+50.3%

Shift from 2020

R+7.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+50.3%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024242,95776,616330,51073.5%23.2%D+50.3
2020291,41075,563374,13877.9%20.2%D+57.7
2016219,58053,731287,49976.4%18.7%D+57.7

In the 2024 presidential election, San Mateo County recorded 330,510 total votes. Democrats won the county with 73.5% of the vote compared to 23.2% for Republicans, a margin of D+50.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, San Mateo County has shifted 7.4 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

483

Total Assets

$3.8B

Total Income

$1.8B

Per 10K Residents

58.6

nonprofits

-25.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

89

Median Assets

$411K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
73
Philanthropy
41
Arts & Culture
39
Religion
38
Recreation & Sports
36
Human Services
28
International
17
Community Improvement
16
Health Care
12
Environment
10
Animal-Related
10
Youth Development
10
Mental Health
9
Crime & Legal
9
Science & Tech
9
Public Benefit
6
Housing & Shelter
5
Food & Agriculture
4
Unknown
4
Voluntary Health
3
Medical Research
3
Public Safety
3
Employment
2
Civil Rights
2
75.0%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $2.8B of $3.8B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Redwood City

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
RIPPLEWORKS INCInternational$1.4B$589.0M2015
LAKESHORE FOUNDATION 04052011Philanthropy$278.1M$19.8M2011
ROCKETSHIP EDUCATIONEducation$271.4M$187.0M2006
MERCURY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$271.3M$22.4M2017
CABIN ROAD FOUNDATION 04042011Philanthropy$139.8M$94.5M2011
ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION DC INCEducation$129.9M$43.7M2016
ST FRANCIS CENTER OF REDWOOD CITYβ€”$88.0M$7.9M1987
CONNIE AND BOB LURIE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$80.1M$49.9M2007
THOMAS AND STACEY SIEBEL FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$69.9M$86.6M1997
SUMMIT PUBLIC SCHOOLSEducation$68.5M$58.2M2009
EQUINIX FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$68.0M$34.8M2022
ART SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$59.9M$1001999
GROUSBECK FAM FOUNDATION II 05182011Philanthropy$54.9M$19.9M2011
IMAGINABLE FUTURES FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$52.2M$54.5M2022
BEAGLE CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$50.4M$24.4M2000
ALDER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONEducation$50.1M$32.8M2015
MARKS FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$50.0M$5.3M1999
KHACHATURIAN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$32.2M$4.2M2001
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION INCEducation$31.0M$17.5M2003
SEQUOIA HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONHealth Care$27.6M$20.6M2021
SAN MATEO COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONβ€”$24.5M$6.7M1953
ABILITYPATHEmployment$22.5M$25.9M1946
EDWARDS FOUNDATION INCβ€”$21.7M$30.5M1967
DREAMS33 FOUNDATIONHuman Services$18.1M$2.7M2019
UD LD & LL MELLAM FOR FAMILY FNDβ€”$17.4M$4.1M1988
HERON COURT COOPERATIVE INCAnimal-Related$16.3M$4.5M1984
KOKUA NA LANIPhilanthropy$15.0M$2.3M2019
CHILD CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL OF SAN MATEO COUNTY INCHuman Services$14.1M$25.3M1974
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC OF SAN MATEO COUNTYMental Health$13.9M$6.9M1959
KAINOS HOME & TRAINING CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLEDHuman Services$13.8M$12.2M1974
PETS IN NEEDAnimal-Related$12.7M$5.8M1967
THEATREWORKS SILICON VALLEYArts & Culture$11.0M$11.0M1982
FOUNDATION FOR HEARING RESEARCH INCEducation$10.6M$4.3M1970
PEALE FOUNDATION INCβ€”$10.5M$1.0M1993
NEZHAT FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$10.2M$5.8M2013
ASLAN HOUSING FOUNDATIONReligion$9.1M$4.8M2018
ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION WISCONSIN INCEducation$9.1M$10.1M2015
VIA REHABILITATION SERVICES INCHealth Care$8.9M$3.6M1949
BUSINESSES UNITED IN INVESTING LENDING AND DEVELOPMENTCommunity Improvement$8.8M$8.7M2001
SERVICE LEAGUE OF SAN MATEO COUNTYβ€”$8.8M$2.9M1972
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COUNCILScience & Tech$8.7M$5.1M1973
BENGIER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.8M$5.4M2006
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF SAN MATEO COCrime & Legal$7.0M$9.4M1960
DPR FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$6.9M$15.3M2008
THE HORSEPARK AT WOODSIDE LTDβ€”$6.5M$6.2M1980
MATEO LODGEMental Health$6.4M$4.9M1975
REBUILDING TOGETHER PENINSULAHousing & Shelter$6.3M$3.2M1994
MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTEβ€”$5.4M$3.3M1971
CEDAR STREET APARTMENTSHousing & Shelter$4.7M$195K2008
REDWOOD CITY PARKS AND ARTS FOUNDATIONRecreation & Sports$4.5M$985K2012

Redwood City, CA has 483 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $3.8B. The most common category is Education, with 73 organizations. 89 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 58.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

650

Total Approved

$297.5M

Jobs Supported

5,325

Per 10K Residents

78.9

SBA loans

+7.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

95

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

123 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)83% of all loans

Loans

538

Total Amount

$209.9M

Avg Loan

$390,161

Median Loan

$177,300

SBA Guaranteed

$156.8M(75%)

Jobs Supported

3,894

50417% of all loans

Loans

112

Total Amount

$87.6M

Avg Loan

$782,143

Median Loan

$547,000

7(a) β€” 83%504 β€” 17%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

85

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$49.1M

16% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$577,060

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services83 loans
NAICS 54
$38.0M
Other Services73 loans
NAICS 81
$23.8M
Construction72 loans
NAICS 23
$37.9M
Accommodation & Food Services62 loans
NAICS 72
$25.3M
Retail Trade58 loans
NAICS 44
$32.5M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Vink Llc2$5.3M
Kohlweiss Inc.3$5.1M
University Art Center Inc1$4.9M
Sage Centers for Veterinary Specialty an1$4.6M
Sakura Investors Llc2$4.6M
Jb Tile & Stone2$3.5M
Asian Import Store Inc.dba Paper Lanter N Store1$3.3M
Jan T. Rydfors Md Inc2$3.1M
R&d Gas and Food Mart1$3.0M
Jesus Lopez & Yolanda Lopez2$3.0M

Redwood City, CA has received 650 SBA loans totaling $297.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 538 loans (83% of the total), supporting 3,894 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 112 loans totaling $87.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Redwood City is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 123 loans. That works out to 78.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

23

Total Population

705,679

Avg Median Income

$180,457

Avg Home Value

$1,717,631

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9400227,730$204,573$2,000,001$2,8895.6
9401042,794$191,758$2,000,001$2,65515.1
9402540,230$215,871$2,000,001$3,1698.4
940277,030$250,001$2,000,001$3,5015.0
940286,645$250,001$2,000,001$3,50117.3
9406137,369$141,599$1,938,300$2,8183.9
9406225,944$233,333$2,000,001$2,88564.7
9406334,695$115,528$1,077,100$2,8026.5
9406511,620$213,361$1,847,000$3,5012.3
9407030,696$235,373$2,000,001$2,8026.1
9430117,126$235,529$2,000,001$3,2902.4
9430347,123$148,031$1,825,000$2,7108.4
943044,731$162,569$2,000,001$3,4964.8
9430517,912$72,470$2,000,001$1,9374.8
9430627,527$186,479$2,000,001$2,9274.1
9440135,628$121,258$1,123,300$2,7133.1
9440225,498$179,683$2,000,001$3,4765.0
9440343,459$179,825$1,725,900$3,2735.6
9440435,950$182,417$1,682,700$3,5014.3
9454533,186$115,258$838,800$2,42614.5
9455537,500$213,488$1,295,000$3,20713.9
9456047,145$164,909$1,094,200$2,73020.1
9458768,141$137,194$1,058,200$2,71319.6

Redwood City, CA has 23 ZIP codes with a combined population of 705,679. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $180,457. The average median home value is $1,717,631. The average median monthly rent is $2,997.

Similar Cities

Cities with similar population, income, housing, crime, education, and demographic profiles.

County Data

Advertisement