146 movers in Redwood City
Viking Moving and Storage
"Terrible on all counts: Customer experience, damaged items, storage and final delivery. Do not use, under any circumstances!"
Golden State Van Lines
"Wanted to share my experience about my move with Golden state Van lines. they have quoted me the best price and I went a head with them as you were refereed by my friend(who was referred by his friend). you pick-up was the good. you guys came o..."
Best Moving Van Lines
"This company was subcontracted by my daughter-in-law's primary movers, Allegiance Van Lines, to move her furniture and boxes from LA to Chicago. Not only did the furniture arrive more than 10 days late, they also lost her new $2,800 Casper Wave ma..."
Emerald Moving & Storage
"PLEASE.. PLEASE.. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A MOVING COMPANY PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!! They do not hold their end of the deal at all. I moved from Washington to Michigan and the night prior to my delivery date they were in Kentucky well the d..."
Cal Van Lines
"This was a long move and the first time I have ever moved this far and with a moving company. It was the worst experience I have experienced in my life. I would never, ever use this company again, as long as I live. I had to make a claim with Cal ..."
Mont-Rose Moving Systems Inc.
"I hired Mont-Rose/Mayflower to move me in state. For the most part the move went great. The problem came when I had damaged items and filed a claim. Everything was taken care of with no issues except my computer. It had been dropped on its corner ..."
What to know when moving to Redwood City, CA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In California, the overall crime rates show some significant trends. In 2025, the state reported a violent crime rate of 415.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 27.7 percent higher than the national average. However, this reflects a decrease of 17.4 percent since 2022. Property crime is also notable, with a rate of 1,764 per 100,000 residents, which is 14 percent above the national average of 1,546.9. This rate has improved by 26.1 percent compared to 2022.
- Violent crime: 415.5 per 100k (CA) vs. 325.3 per 100k (US), down 17.4% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,764 per 100k (CA) vs. 1,546.9 per 100k (US), down 26.1% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate decreased 44.9% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE).
Schools & Higher Ed
Redwood City has access to a variety of educational institutions in the surrounding area. There are a total of 8 postsecondary institutions nearby, with 7 offering College Scorecard data. Some notable schools include:
- Alder Graduate School of Education
- Canada College
- Stanford University
- Palo Alto University
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, Redwood City offers several nearby outdoor spots perfect for enjoying the California weather. Check out these highly-rated places:
- Filoli Historic House & World-Class Garden (4.7, 6413 reviews)
- Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve (4.8, 1821 reviews)
- Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (4.8, 1294 reviews)
- Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve (4.7, 1367 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
In San Mateo County, the labor market is relatively strong. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate stands at 3.5 percent, with a total labor force of 419,578 individuals. Here are some key employment figures:
- Unemployment rate: 3.5%
- Employed: 404,690
- Labor force: 419,578
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
