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Woodside, California

Introduction to Woodside, California

Woodside, California, in San Mateo county, is 3 miles S of Redwood City, California and 20 miles W of San Jose, California. The town’s population is approximately 5,352.

Woodside History

Woodside was initially inhabited by Ohlone Native Americans. The area was first explored by the Spanish. Woodside is also the oldest English-speaking settlement on the southern San Francisco Peninsula. In 1849, Mathias Alfred Parkhurst purchased around 127 acres of timberland and named it Woodside. The town was incorporated in 1956. Woodside is currently one of the wealthiest communities in the world.

Woodside and nearby Attractions

  • Filoli Center
  • Woodside Store Park
  • Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia
  • Cantor Center for Visual Arts
  • Ardenwood Historic Farm
  • Ardenwood Regional Preserve

Things To Do In Woodside

Local parks include the Ardenwood Regional Preserve, the Big Basin Redwooods State Park, Butano State Park and Castle Rock State Park, to name a few. The Bean Hollow State Beach on the San Mateo Coast offers opportunities for fishing and beachcombing. The Ardenwood Historic Farm is nearby as well. Built in 19th century, this historic farm includes a mansion and Victorian gardens.

Woodside Transportation

San Francisco International is the nearest major airport.

Woodside Higher Education

Local colleges and universities include Canada College, Stanford University and the College of San Mateo.

High Points

Woodside strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWoodside Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWoodside Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWoodside Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyWoodside College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyWoodside People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyWoodside Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Woodside, CA

Comparing Woodside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens79
Racial Diversity72
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size85

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone13
Affordability of Rents11
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