Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA Area Guide

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Redwood Heights Area Facts

  • Redwood Heights has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Redwood Heights crime rates are 74% lower than the Oakland average
  • Cost of living in Redwood Heights is 7% higher than the Oakland average
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Redwood Heights? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      McCrea Park
      McCrea Memorial Park
      Redwood Heights Recreation Center
      Pinto Ranch Recreation Area
      Leona Heights Park
      Avenue Terrance Park
      Skyline Serpentine Prairie
      Peralta Creek Park

      Entertainment

      Greek Theatre
      Woodminster Amphitheatre
      Mary E. Wilson Auditorium
      Chabot Space and Science Center
      Chabot Space & Science Center Amphitheater
      Tien MegaDome Theater
      Peralta Hacienda Historical
      Cohen Bray House

      Food & Drink

      Lincoln Square Liquors
      Sushi GoGo
      Degrees Plato Bottle Shop
      Degrees Plato Bottle Shop
      Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
      Domino's
      Taco Bell
      donut savant

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Redwood Heights? Of all people who commute, 9.0% take public transportation in Redwood Heights.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Redwood Heights? The cost of living in Redwood Heights is 194/100 - which is 39% higher than California.
      Redwood Heights
      194

      94% more expensive than average

      Oakland
      182

      82% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Redwood Heights? Redwood Heights crime rates are 3,552, which are 25% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,552 per 100k people

      56% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      56% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      72%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Redwood Heights? The median income in Redwood Heights is $117,292 which is 84% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $117,292112% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $59,724100% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Redwood Heights a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
      Highland Hospital
      Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
      Oakland Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Pharmaca
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dang Vu Bay M.D.
      Eva Whitmore
      Oakland Vision Center
      Bay Vision Eyecare Optometry
      First Optical
      East Bay Vision Center
      Eye Care
      International Optometry

      C Housing

      What are Redwood Heights home prices? Redwood Heights home prices are $779,743 - which is 91% higher than California
      Median home value
      $779,743322% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,207133% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      6% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Redwood Heights have good schools? The Redwood Heights graduation rate is 91% - which is 14% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      6% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Redwood Heights a good place to live? Redwood Heights has an overall rating of 85% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      1 total surveys

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