# Emerald Hills — Roy Cloud K-8 — SF Bay Area family neighborhood fact pack

Source: https://familyhomefinder.com/places/bay-area/emerald-hills-roy-cloud-k-8
Last updated: 2026-03-28

## Headline
Rank #2 pick in our family home-search sample report for this metro.

## Schools (NCES Common Core, NCES CCD 2022-23)
- Rocketship Redwood City (Elementary, grades K-5, 312 students, 84% free/reduced lunch) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/bay-area/rocketship-redwood-city-3923
- Roy Cloud Elementary (Elementary, grades K-8, 633 students, 16% free/reduced lunch) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/bay-area/roy-cloud-elementary-4963
- Henry Ford Elementary (Elementary, grades K-5, 448 students, 63% free/reduced lunch) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/bay-area/henry-ford-elementary-4967
- Roosevelt Elementary (Elementary, grades K-8, 529 students, 71% free/reduced lunch) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/bay-area/roosevelt-elementary-4972

## Climate (NOAA 1991-2020 normals at REDWOOD CITY, 0.4 mi)
- Annual mean: 59.4°F (low 48°F / high 70°F)
- Precipitation: 19.0 in/yr
- Snowfall: negligible

## Seismic (USGS NSHM)
- 2%-in-50yr PGA: 0.96g — High band (NSHM E2014B)

## Flood (FEMA NFHL)
- Zone: X (0.2 PCT ANNUAL CHANCE FLOOD HAZARD)

## Air quality (EPA AirNow at Redwood City, 2026-05-02)
- AQI 29 (Good), driven by O3

## Census ACS (ACS 5-year 2023)
- Median household income: $141,599
- Median home value: $1,938,300
- Family-with-kids share: 69%
- Population (ZCTA): 37,369

## Sold comps (top 3 by recency)
- $2,100,000 · 4/3 · 2,520 sqft · Feb 19, 2026 · 3503 Highland Ave (https://www.zillow.com/homes/3503+Highland+Ave%2C+Redwood+City%2C+CA_rb/)
- $1,870,000 · 3/2 · 2,080 sqft · Dec 2, 2025 · 3647 Jefferson Ave (https://www.zillow.com/homes/3647+Jefferson+Ave%2C+Redwood+City%2C+CA_rb/)
- $1,900,000 · 3/2 · 2,150 sqft · Recent · 3657 Jefferson Ave (https://www.zillow.com/homes/3657+Jefferson+Ave%2C+Redwood+City%2C+CA_rb/)

## Verdict
Strong #2. Best K-8 environment + great budget fit. The high school AP gap is the long-term consideration.

Pros: K-8 continuity — one school age 5-14; 8+ recent sub-$2M comps verified; Quiet redwood neighborhoods — Marin-lite feel.
Cons: Woodside HS missing key AP courses; 30-40 min SF commute at upper edge; Zero walkability — car required.

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