Redwood City, California
Redwood City: A city in San Mateo County, California.
About
Redwood City is a city located in the county of San Mateo in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 76,815. After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 85,925 inhabitants.
The city was created 158 years ago in 1867.
Redwood City is a city on the San Francisco Peninsula in Northern California's Bay Area, approximately 27 miles south of San Francisco, and 24 miles northwest of San Jose. It is located between San Carlos to the north and Menlo Park to the south. Redwood City's history spans its earliest inhabitation by the Ohlone people to being a port for lumber and other goods.
The city's history spans its earliest inhabitation by the Ohlone people to its early days as a port for lumber and other goods. In 1851, it became part of the state of California's boundaries when gold was discovered here.
In 1851, the first sawmill was established in the area now known as Redwood City, according to the California History Society. The city was incorporated in 1867 and became a charter city in 1903, with land that was once part of Belmont Township (now West Menlo Park). In 1851, James M. Smith bought for $50,000 from the Rancho Nuevo Mexican land grant estate of Juan Jose Dominguez Rancho Rincon de Los Esteros del Sur (Rancho Rincón de los Esteros del Sur). In 1854 he erected a wharf at Redwood City on San Francisco Bay where seaside travelers could board ferries to San Francisco.
Redwood City is home to large corporations such as Oracle Corporation and Electronic Arts, as well as small businesses such as Togos Nursery & Garden Center and Berkeley Systems' flagship store. Though it is a small city by area, Redwood City has a very high density rate at 4,900 residents per square mile (1,900/km²),
Quick Facts about Redwood City
| Population | 85,925 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Twitter username | RedwoodCity |
| Phone Area Codes | 650 |
| Official name | Redwood City |
| Water as percent of area | 43.91% |
| Land as percent of area | 56.09% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4852,-122.2364 |
| Altitude | 66 feet / 20 meters |
| Capital city | Redwood City is capital of San Mateo County |
| Establishment | May 11, 1867 (158 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−08:00 |
| Local time | 20:33:19 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 94061 |
| Population growth | 10.6% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 47℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Redwood City is located at 37°29'7"N 122°14'11"W (37.4852200, -122.2363500). It has 5 neighbors: Atherton, San Carlos, Foster City, Menlo Park and Woodside.
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
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Demographics
The population of Redwood City increased by 10.6% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76,815 | - | census |
| 2011 | 77,970 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 79,188 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 81,034 | 2.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 82,741 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 85,274 | 2.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 85,293 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 86,394 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 86,105 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 85,925 | -0.21% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Redwood City
1Pullman San Francisco Bay
223 Twin Dolphin Dr, Redwood City, CA 94065, United States View details
Phone: +16505989000 | Website available
2Good Nite Inn Redwood City San Francisco
485 Veterans Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States View details
Phone: +16503655500 | Website available
3Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City
600 Bair Island Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States View details
Phone: +16502169435 | Website available
4Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central, an IHG Hotel
1836 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States View details
Phone: +16502990909 | Website available
5Days Inn by Wyndham Redwood City
2650 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061, United States View details
Phone: +16505497720 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Redwood City
1San Mateo County, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
555 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States View details
Phone: +16503634500 | Website available
2Redwood City Hall
1017 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States View details
Phone: +16507807000 | Website available
3City of Redwood City: Code Enforcement General Information
1017 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States View details
Phone: +16507807350 | Website available
4Community Development Department
1017 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States View details
Phone: +16507807361 | Website available
5San Mateo County Agriculture, Weights and Measures
728 Heller St, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States View details
Phone: +16503634700 | Website available
6Redwood City City Clerk
1017 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States View details
Phone: +16507807220 | Website available
7Redevelopment-Housing Economic
1017 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States View details
Phone: +16507807290
8Committee to Elect Janet Borgens for Redwood City Council
18 Yarnall Pl, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States View details
Phone: +16503642747 | Website available
9Redwood City Planning Division
1017 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States View details
Phone: +16507807234 | Website available
10Redwood City Business Licenses
1017 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States View details
Phone: +16507807214 | Website available
People born in Redwood City (79)
People born in Redwood City, including actress Linda Cardellini, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist Carrie Steinseifer, Computer game designer, game programmer, film producer and film director Chris Roberts, .
More notable people
- Alex Black (American actor) he was born in 20/04/1989
- Rex J. Walheim (American astronaut) he was born in 10/10/1962
- Julian Edelman (American football player) he was born in 22/05/1986
- Paul Shirley (American basketball player) he was born in 23/12/1977
- Chris Grant (American basketball executive) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Cedric Bixler-Zavala (American singer) he was born in 04/11/1974
- Ross Malinger (American actor) he was born in 07/07/1984
- Ron Kauk (American rock climber) he was born in 23/09/1957
- Daniel Nava (American baseball player) he was born in 22/02/1983
- Chris Lebenzon (American film editor) he was born in 29/10/1953
- Greg Camarillo (American football player) he was born in 18/04/1982
- Sara Fulp-Allen (American amateur wrestler) she was born in 22/07/1985
- Bob Sherman (American actor (1940-2004)) he was born in 16/11/1940
- Jeff Clark (American surfer) he was born in 26/03/1957
- Daniel Descalso (American baseball player for the Chicago Cubs) he was born in 19/10/1986
- Chelsi Smith (actress, singer, Miss USA 1995 and Miss Universe 1995) she was born in 23/08/1973
- Amini Silatolu (American football offensive lineman) he was born in 16/09/1988
- Chris Carter (American baseball player (1986-)) he was born in 18/12/1986
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Redwood City, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111434 | Canada College | Redwood City (CA) | 94061-1099 |
| 118693 | Menlo College | Atherton (CA) | 94027-4301 |
| 120184 | Notre Dame de Namur University | Belmont (CA) | 94002-1908 |
| 243744 | Stanford University | Stanford (CA) | 94305 |
| 459213 | Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | San Mateo (CA) | 94403 |
Nearby Transit Stations (51)
Rail and bus stations connected to Redwood City, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMT | Fremont station | 37260 Fremont Blvd. | RAIL |
| HAY | Hayward station | 22555 Meekland Avenue | RAIL |
| FRT | Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California | 999 Upper Mission Blvd | BUS |
| GAC | Santa Clara – Great America station | 5099 Stars & Stripes Dr. | RAIL |
| SCC | Santa Clara station | 1001 Railroad Ave. | BUS |
Other cities in San Mateo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Mateo County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Daly City | 106,280 | The most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| San Mateo | 102,398 | The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| South San Francisco | 66,558 | The most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| San Bruno | 44,051 | A city in San Mateo County, California. |
| Pacifica | 38,013 | City in San Mateo County, California, USA |
| Menlo Park | 34,934 | City at the eastern edge of San Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California |
| Foster City | 33,901 | City in San Mateo County, California, United States |
| San Carlos | 29,641 | City in San Mateo County, California, USA |
| Burlingame | 29,557 | City in the U. |
| East Palo Alto | 29,059 | City in San Mateo County, California, United States |
| Belmont | 26,533 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Millbrae | 22,630 | City in California |
| Half Moon Bay | 12,513 | City in San Mateo County, California |
| Hillsborough | 11,527 | City in California |
| Atherton | 7,011 | City in California |
| Woodside | 5,508 | Town in San Mateo County, California, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Redwood City distances to largest California cities