The first occupants of Redwood City were Native Americans from a tribe called the Ohlone. This historic city moved through the era of Spanish Missions into the later 1800's when it became a thriving port city supplying redwood lumber and other raw materials for the rapidly growing city of San Francisco, 25 miles to the north. Today Redwood City is the seat of county government with a population of over 70,000. The sizable commercial and industrial districts are on the sea level flat land along with many of the mature residential neighborhoods. however, there are many newer homes built on the beautifully wooded hills to the west commanding breathtaking views of the bay and coastal range canyons. The variety of housing ranges from "affordable" to multi-million dollar estates in over 26,000 households. A wide range of public and private schools are available and Canada College, a community college, is highly regarded as a feeder school to universities and for its adult education. Sequoia High School ranks in the 91st percentile in national test scores.
Demographics
Population (2000 Est.): 78,011
Single Family Housing Units (2000 Est.): 29,300
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San Mateo County
Redwood City Schools
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