Redwood Oaks Neighborhood

Is Redwood Oaks a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Redwood City, CA - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.

Most buyers only see the home. Smart buyers check the neighborhood first.

View Safety Report See All Properties For Sale

Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe426

Medium332

Low662

Other2772

168 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape40

Child involved128

Assault28

Other8

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency appears to involve an 83-year-old female experiencing chest pain near Oak Creek Drive in Palo Alto. Multiple medical units responded and one unit was later canceled.	Oak Creek Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible traffic accident near Glenheim Avenue by Tim and Dunbarton, with unit 41 responding under a Code 48.	Blenheim Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a priority traffic accident reported near the 2700 block of Glenheim Avenue by the intersections with Kingman and Dunbarton, with unit 48 dispatched.	Blenheim Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop involving a silver Nissan near the intersection of El Camino Real and Claremont. A vehicle license plate is checked during the stop.	El Camino Real & Claremont Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted traffic stops near Industrial and Howard and at El Camino and Claremont. One stop involved a blue Volvo and another involved a silver Nissan. Dispatch checked a male driver’s records and registration, including information for a person listed out of Campbell.	Howard Ave, San Carlos, CA	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on El Camino Real at Cherry involving a gray Dodge Dart with Nevada plates. A records check on the vehicle and a male driver from Nevada was completed during the stop.	El Camino Real & Cherry St, San Carlos, CA 94070	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched near Middlefield Road in Palo Alto for a 51-year-old man who is conscious and breathing and experiencing nausea and anxiety. Cross streets are University Avenue and Hamilton Avenue.	Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency response was dispatched to an address near Middlefield Road.	Middlefield Rd, Atherton, CA 94027	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic dispute at an apartment building on Middlefield Road, where a male reported being hit by a female partner. The parties had apparently separated, with the male waiting on an upper-floor hallway with two children while the female remained in the apartment and was reportedly throwing his belongings into the hallway. No prior history or weapons were reported.	Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a medical call near El Camino Real in Redwood City, involving unit (number withheld).	El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063	Medical Emergency

For all crime details - View Safety Report

Median Home Price

$2,315,385

Average Rent

$4,418

Vacancy Rate

13.1%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview of Redwood Oaks

Redwood Oaks is a densely urban neighborhood in Redwood City, CA, known for its mix of small to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes built mostly between 1970 and 1999.

The neighborhood features a diverse community with notable Croatian and Iranian ancestries and a significant Korean-speaking population, alongside a strong executive and professional workforce.

Densely UrbanHigh Executive ShareDiverse Languages

Quick Facts

Executive Occupations	59.0%

Housing market and real estate character

Redwood Oaks offers a mix of housing types with a balance of owner and renter occupancy.

Rowhouse/Attached Homes	23.9%
Housing Built 1970-1999	Majority
Owner vs Renter Mix	Mixed ownership and rental

What buyers will notice right away

Find both attached rowhouses and single-family homes in a well-established neighborhood.

Expect some vacant properties, possibly due to new construction or market conditions.

Families & Lifestyle

Redwood Oaks is notable for its low child poverty rate and a strong presence of executive professionals.

Affluent Community — Among the top 15% highest income neighborhoods in the U.S.

Diverse Language Use — English, Spanish, Chinese, Indian languages, and Korean are commonly spoken.

Child Poverty Rate	0.0%
Executive Occupations	59.0%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	59.0%
Income Rank	Top 15% in US
Croatian Ancestry	1.1%
Iranian Ancestry	0.9%
Korean Language Speakers	3.2%
Foreign Born Residents	31.7%

Commute

Most residents have a moderate commute and primarily drive alone.

Redwood Oaks residents enjoy shorter commutes than most Americans, with a strong reliance on private vehicles.

Short Commutes — 43.4% commute between 15 and 30 minutes.

Car Usage — Majority drive alone; carpooling is also common.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	75.7%
Carpool Rate	11.6%

Homes for sale near 94061

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$1,868,000

3 bd | 3 ba | 1,766 sqft

1023 Roosevelt Ave

Redwood City, CA, 94061