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Introduction to Woodside, California
Woodside, California, in San Mateo county, is 3 miles S of Redwood City, California (center to center) and 20 miles W of San Jose, California. The town contains a population of approximately 5,352.
Woodside History
The Woodside area was initially inhabited by Ohlone tribes. The area was first explored by Spanish explorers under the leadership of Gaspar de Portola. Woodside is also the oldest English - speaking settlement in 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. At present, Woodside is one of the wealthiest communities in the United States.
Woodside and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Woodside
The area is home to numerous parks like Ardenwood Regional Preserve, 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 tourists with an opportunity to enjoy fishing and beach going. Visitors may also be interested in Ardenwood Historic Farm. Built in 19th century, this historic farm includes mansion and Victorian gardens. The Filoli Center, Cantor Center for Visual Arts are the various other sightseeing spots in Woodside.
Woodside Transportation
Flights are available from San Francisco International Airport.
Woodside Higher Education
The closest colleges are Canada College, Stanford University, and 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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