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California
Foster City
Population 32,792
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California
Redwood City
Population 82,447
Foster City, CA vs Redwood City, CA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Foster City, CA | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,792 | 82,447 |
| Median Household Income | $199,143 | $157,814 |
| Median Rent | $3,500+/mo | $2,968/mo |
| Median Home Value | $1,838,200 | $1,801,700 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 116 | 116 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 40.7% | 45.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 68 | 369 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 775 | 1,467 |
| Median AQI | 27 | 27 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 281 | 281 |
| Summer Highs | 80°F | 80°F |
| Winter Lows | 41°F | 41°F |
| Snowfall | 0 in/yr | 0 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 29.4 min | 24.3 min |
| Hospitals | — | 2 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | 4.5 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 22 | 20.2 |
| College Degree Rate | 73.8% | 54.4% |
| Foreign-Born % | 49.5% | 32.9% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -4.1% | -2.5% |
Foster City, CA
Redwood City, CA
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent; it doesn't publish exact figures above that. Two capped values can't be compared, so neither is marked better.