Redway, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,276 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,906 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
64.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$363,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$822 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$556 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Humboldt County
5
Eureka-Arcata Urban Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Humboldt County
6
Eureka-Arcata Urban Area
6
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 0 45
Feb 7 1 47
Mar 7 7 49
Apr 3 0 52
May 2 0 57
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 1 0 63
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 6 0 49
Dec 10 1 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 44% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 9%

Schools

Redway Elementary
<1 miles, W 1.9 star
Southern Humboldt Community
2 miles, S 3.2 star
Osprey Learning Center
8 miles, N 3.2 star

Colleges

College of the Redwoods
44 miles, N 1.4 star
Humboldt State University
54 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

Redwood Memorial Hospital
36 miles, N 4.1 star
Mendocino Coast District Hospital
48 miles, S 3.2 star
St Joseph Hospital
49 miles, N 2.3 star

Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
85 miles, E 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
154 miles, SE 3.2 star