How much are property taxes in Redwood City, CA?
Homeowners in Redwood City, CA pay a median of $9,935 (±$379) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $10,000 or more.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,459.
That is about 0.6% of the median home value of $1,801,700.
In Redwood City, the median real estate tax went from $7,056 in 2015–2019 to $9,935 in 2020–2024 (+40.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $9,935 (±$379)
- With a mortgage
- $10,000 or more
- Without a mortgage
- $5,459
- Share of median value
- 0.6%
Real estate taxes in Redwood City against San Mateo County, its state and the nation
| Redwood City | San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,935 (±$379) | $9,519 (±$153) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $10,000 or more | $10,000 or more | $5,839 (±$17) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,459 (±$764) | $6,502 (±$199) | $3,825 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $1,801,700 (±$68,925) | $1,559,600 (±$16,159) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
In Redwood City, the median real estate tax is higher than in San Mateo County ($9,519).
It is also higher than in California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In San Mateo County, Redwood City ranks 18 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 114 of 1,056.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Redwood City
The median tax ($9,935) is 0.6% of the median home value ($1,801,700).
Across San Mateo County the same ratio is 0.6%.
Across California it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Redwood City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,056 (±$223) | $9,935 (±$379) | +40.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $1,251,000 (±$48,853) | $1,801,700 (±$68,925) | +44.0% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Redwood City
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood City | — | $9,935 (±$379) | — |
| North Fair Oaks | 2.8 mi | $7,492 (±$756) | Lower |
| San Carlos | 3.2 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Foster City | 4.0 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Atherton | 4.1 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Menlo Park | 4.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Belmont | 4.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Emerald Lake Hills | 4.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| East Palo Alto | 5.5 mi | $7,700 (±$1,048) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Fair Oaks, CA ($7,492), East Palo Alto, CA ($7,700).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across San Mateo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Baywood Park | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Emerald Lake Hills | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Highlands | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Ladera | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | West Menlo Park | $10,000 or more |
| 17 | Millbrae | $9,996 (±$617) |
| 18 | Redwood City | $9,935 (±$379) |
| 19 | Montara | $9,051 (±$2,098) |
| 20 | Brisbane | $8,654 (±$1,030) |
| 21 | El Granada | $8,235 (±$2,411) |
| 22 | La Honda | $8,082 (±$1,783) |
| 23 | Pacifica | $7,933 (±$596) |
| 24 | Colma | $7,830 (±$1,618) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in San Mateo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Redwood City
How much are property taxes in Redwood City?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Redwood City, CA is $9,935 (±$379) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Redwood City?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.6% of the median home value in Redwood City, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Redwood City gone up?
In Redwood City, the median real estate tax went from $7,056 in 2015–2019 to $9,935 in 2020–2024 (+40.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Redwood City higher than in San Mateo County?
In Redwood City, the median real estate tax is higher than in San Mateo County ($9,519).
It is also higher than in California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Redwood City city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Redwood City city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Redwood City city, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Redwood City city, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Redwood City city, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Redwood City city, California (place:60102, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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