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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
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.
Woodside strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
Comparing Woodside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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