Neighborhood in Redwood City, CA
Is Sequoia a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe425
Medium332
Low662
Other2769
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 |
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Median Home Price
$2,516,577
Average Rent
$4,870
Vacancy Rate
8%
Overview
Sequoia is an urban neighborhood in Redwood City, CA, with a median home price of $2.52M and average rent of $4,870, both above state averages.
Homes are mostly older, built between 1940 and 1999, with a vacancy rate of 8.0%, near the national median.
UrbanWealthyCulturally RefinedBicycle Friendly
Quick Facts
| Bicycle Commute Rate | 3.6% |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Rate | 8.0% |
Housing market and real estate character
Sequoia offers mostly owner-occupied medium to small single-family homes and apartments, with many built between 1940 and 1999.
| Owner Occupied | Majority |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Medium to small single-family homes and apartments |
| Housing Age | Built mostly 1940-1969 and 1970-1999 |
What buyers will notice right away
Mix of home sizes and apartments suits varied lifestyles.
Vacancy rate near national median indicates balanced supply and demand.
Families & Lifestyle
Sequoia is home to many urban sophisticates and patrons of the arts, with a strong professional workforce and zero child poverty.
High professional share supports a cultured community.
Strong arts patronage defines neighborhood character.
Urban Sophisticates — Residents enjoy literature, music, theatre, and arts.
Bicycle Friendly — High bicycle commute rate supports active lifestyles.
| Executive, Manager, Professional Share | 67.3% |
|---|---|
| Urban Sophisticates | More than 96.6% of US neighborhoods |
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
Demographics
| Executive, Manager, Professional Share | 67.3% |
|---|---|
| Wealth Rank | Top 1.1% |
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Foreign Born | 23.5% |
| Top Languages | ["English (69.7%)","Spanish","Chinese","Russian (1.8%)"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Mexican (17.4%)","Asian (13.2%)","Irish (10.3%)","English (9.9%)","German (8.4%)"] |
Commute
Sequoia residents enjoy short commutes, with a notable share biking to work and most driving alone or carpooling.
Sequoia supports active and efficient commuting with high bicycle use and manageable commute times.
Bicycle Friendly — 3.6% bike to work, well above national averages.
Short Commutes — Most residents commute 15-30 minutes.
Car Use — Majority drive alone, with a significant carpool share.
| Bicycle Commute Rate | 3.6% |
|---|---|
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
| Drive Alone Rate | 57.7% |
| Carpool Rate | 10.2% |
Homes for sale near 94061
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$1,895,000
4 bd | 2 ba | 1,580 sqft
1802 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Redwood City, CA, 94061
$2,788,000
4 bd | 2 ba | 1,975 sqft
1858 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Redwood City, CA, 94061
$6,000,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,650 sqft
2139 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Redwood City, CA, 94061
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Sequoia?
The median home price is $2,516,577, higher than 95.2% of California neighborhoods.
How common is bicycle commuting here?
3.6% of residents bike to work, higher than 96.8% of U.S. neighborhoods.
What types of homes are common?
Medium to small single-family homes and apartments built mostly between 1940 and 1999.