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Redwood Heights

California · Oakland · 7,189 residents · 0.761 sq mi
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Redwood Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,116. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,102,405. Households here earn about 32% more than the Oakland median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Redwood Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,189
Population density
9,447 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,116
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$70,998
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,102,405
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,176
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(2,790)
Black14.1%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(1,133)
Asian15.9%(1,144)
Other15.4%(1,110)
Diversity Score94.4%(6,790)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(2,790)
Black14.1%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(1,133)
Asian15.9%(1,144)
Other15.4%(1,110)
Diversity Score94.4%(6,790)
Diversity Score
94
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Foreign born
15.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redwood Heights, Oakland, California?

Redwood Heights, Oakland, California has about 7,189 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Redwood Heights, Oakland, California?

The typical household in Redwood Heights, Oakland, California earns about $134,116 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Redwood Heights, Oakland, California expensive?

In Redwood Heights, Oakland, California, the median home is worth about $1,102,405, and the typical rent is about $2,176 a month.

How educated are people in Redwood Heights, Oakland, California?

About 65.0% of adults age 25 and over in Redwood Heights, Oakland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Redwood Heights, Oakland, California?

About 7.6% of people in Redwood Heights, Oakland, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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