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Raw neighborhood data

This keeps the original relocation report columns visible, but now also includes a map polygon notes column wherever the live shapes needed extra interpretation beyond the raw north / south / east / west table.

City	Neighborhood	Rating	Safety	Family Fit	Boundaries	Map Polygon Notes	Park Access	Walkable Grocery	Summary
Mountain View	Blossom Valley mountain-view-blossom-valley	green	9	9	N: Cuesta Dr S: Los Altos Border E: Grant Rd W: Springer Rd	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Med	No (Drive 5-10 mins)	Functions as an extension of Los Altos, with home prices and lot sizes reflecting that prestige. Full of families, featuring a very tight-knit community feel. Exceptionally safe and convenient, feeding into highly-rated school zones.
Mountain View	Cuernavaca mountain-view-cuernavaca	amber	7	6	N: El Camino Real S: Sunnyvale Border E: Highway 85 / Bernardo Ave W: Crestview Dr / Mountain View Interior	Cuernavaca is mapped as a small border polygon using El Camino, Bernardo / Highway 85, and the city line as anchors; the west edge is closed with local interior streets because the report did not provide one hard official line.	Low (Neighborhood Greens)	No (Drive 5 mins)	Small border enclave with a noticeably distinct master-planned feel and denser housing mix than nearby ranch-home tracts. Useful as a transition zone, but less classic and less leafy than Waverly Park or Blossom Valley. Strong commuter positioning near Highway 85.
Mountain View	Cuesta Park mountain-view-cuesta-park	green	9	10	N: El Camino Real S: Cuesta Park Border E: Grant Rd W: Miramonte Ave	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	High (Cuesta Park)	Yes (Nob Hill/Local, 10-15 mins)	Universally recommended as a top-tier neighborhood; full of families and highly desired. You can live comfortably without a car here, easily walking to Castro Street or local grocery stores. The park itself is beautiful, featuring tennis courts, picnic areas, and a great dog park.
Mountain View	Jackson Park mountain-view-jackson-park	green	8	8	N: Moffett Blvd S: Central Expressway E: Central Ave W: S Shoreline Blvd	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Med (Jackson Park)	Yes (Downtown/Castro, 10-15 mins)	Quiet residential pocket immediately north of downtown Mountain View. Close enough to Castro Street and Caltrain for a convenient lifestyle without feeling as busy as the core blocks. Strong fit for families who want transit access without living in the densest part of town.
Mountain View	Martens-Carmelita mountain-view-martens-carmelita	amber	7	7	N: El Camino Real S: Martens Ave E: Cuernavaca / Highway 85 W: Grant Rd	The report's broad east-of-Grant description overlaps the smaller Cuernavaca enclave, so the live map reserves the outer border wedge for Cuernavaca and keeps Martens-Carmelita as the adjacent interior band.	Med (Cuesta Trail Access)	Yes (Safeway/Trader Joe's, 10-15 mins)	Transitional residential band between El Camino and the deeper suburban south side. Strong access to the Cuesta Park trail system, shopping, and commuter corridors. Family-capable and convenient, but not as quiet or leafy as Blossom Valley or Waverly Park.
Mountain View	Monta Loma / Rex Manor mountain-view-monta-loma-rex-manor	green	8	8	N: Middlefield Rd S: Central Expressway E: Rengstorff Ave W: San Antonio Rd	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	High (Monta Loma)	No (Drive 5-10 mins)	Nice neighborhoods with good schools that you can comfortably walk to. Streets like Farley and Burgoyne are lined with pleasant foliage and greenery. Buyers should be aware that parts of Rex Manor were built on shifting soils, occasionally requiring foundation work.
Mountain View	Old Mountain View mountain-view-old-mountain-view	amber	8	7	N: Central Expressway S: El Camino Real E: Calderon Ave W: Shoreline Blvd	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Med (Pioneer Park)	Yes (Ava's/Rose Market, <10 mins)	Safe and highly walkable; residents love being steps from Castro Street, Pioneer Park, and the library. Lacks a full-scale walkable supermarket without crossing El Camino Real, relying instead on smaller specialty markets. Older apartment buildings in this area often suffer from poor soundproofing.
Mountain View	San Antonio / The Crossings mountain-view-san-antonio-the-crossings	amber	8	8	N: El Camino Real S: California St / Caltrain E: Showers Dr W: San Antonio Rd	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Med (Klein Park)	Yes (Trader Joe's, <10 mins)	A highly walkable transit village with Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, and Whole Foods all a short stroll away. The Crossings is a close-knit, child-friendly community where parents actively coordinate park playdates. Very safe, though residents note the Caltrain horns and crossing noise can be bothersome.
Mountain View	Sylvan Park mountain-view-sylvan-park	green	8	8	N: Central Expressway S: El Camino Real E: Highway 85 / Stevens Creek / Sunnyvale Border W: Calderon Ave	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	High (Sylvan Park)	Yes (Castro/Local, 10-15 mins)	Park-centered neighborhood that fills the former map gap between Mountain View and Sunnyvale. Blends single-family streets, protected housing, and strong active-transport links in a way that feels practical rather than sleepy. A strong all-around compromise between commute convenience and family utility.
Mountain View	Waverly Park mountain-view-waverly-park	green	9	8	N: Grant Rd S: Hwy 85 / Sunnyvale Border E: Cuernavaca / Hwy 85 W: Los Altos Border	The live map trims Waverly Park's northeast edge so the new Cuernavaca border enclave can exist without swallowing the whole Mountain View / Sunnyvale seam.	Med (Cooper Park)	No (Drive only)	A serene, picturesque neighborhood offering a traditional suburban feel. Known for peaceful, tree-lined streets, mid-century homes, and well-manicured lawns. Fosters a strong sense of community where children play freely.
Mountain View	Whisman Station mountain-view-whisman-station	red	6	3	N: Middlefield Rd / Highway 101 S: Central Expressway E: Ellis St / Highway 85 W: Whisman Rd	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Med	No (Drive 5 mins)	A totally safe and quiet community built around a light rail station, great for kids. The massive red flag is the location directly atop an EPA Superfund site with a toxic TCE groundwater plume. Reddit is filled with locals warning against the psychological anxiety and potential vapor intrusion risks for young families.
Redwood City	Bair Island redwood-city-bair-island	amber	8	5	N: SF Bay / Sloughs S: Redwood Creek E: SF Bay W: Highway 101	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Med (Marina Paths)	No (Drive only)	Incredible safety; residents report walking dogs 24/7 with zero concern. Very quiet and peaceful marina living with amazing views along the public walkways. Can get quite windy, and walking to downtown takes 25+ minutes, necessitating a car for groceries.
Redwood City	Canyon redwood-city-canyon	amber	8	6	N: Edgewood Rd S: Harding Ave / Canyon Rd E: Alameda de las Pulgas W: Cordilleras Rd	Map clips Canyon into the smaller Edgewood / Harding / Canyon pocket near Alameda so it does not spill across the broader west-side hillside cluster.	Med (Canyon Park)	Yes (Bonfare Market, <10 mins)	A quiet enclave anchored by a small, convenient shopping center with a Bonfare Market. Very family-friendly environment, especially around local staples like the Canyon Inn. Slightly hilly, requiring a bit more effort for long walks.
Redwood City	Centennial redwood-city-centennial	red	5	3	N: Whipple Ave S: Brewster Ave E: Veterans Blvd / Highway 101 W: El Camino Real	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Low	Yes (Whole Foods, <10 mins)	Adjacent to the downtown transit core and Caltrain. High multi-family density translates to increased ambient noise and transient foot traffic. Lacks the quiet, single-family home seclusion of the Menlo Park baseline.
Redwood City	Central redwood-city-central	amber	7	7	N: Jefferson Ave S: Redwood Ave E: El Camino Real W: Myrtle St / Red Morton Park	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	High (Red Morton Park)	Yes (Safeway, 10-15 mins)	Very flat throughout the neighborhood, making pedestrian transit easy. Borders the downtown retail strip and provides easy, direct foot access into Red Morton Park. Slightly denser housing stock yields more parked cars and traffic.
Redwood City	Downtown redwood-city-downtown	red	4	2	N: Brewster Ave / Veterans S: Woodside Rd E: Highway 101 W: El Camino Real	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Low	Yes (Whole Foods, <5 mins)	Beautiful, highly walkable, and pretty safe during the day. Packed with new luxury apartment complexes, restaurants, and a movie theater. The high-rise density, traffic, and lack of a quiet, tree-lined suburban canopy make it a poor fit for a newborn.
Redwood City	Eagle Hill redwood-city-eagle-hill	amber	8	7	N: Whipple Ave S: Jefferson Ave E: Myrtle St W: Alameda de las Pulgas	East edge is locked to Myrtle Street so Eagle Hill stays west of Mount Carmel rather than sharing the same west-side footprint.	Med (Neighborhood Parks)	No (Drive 5-10 mins)	Generally, neighborhoods west of El Camino Real are considered highly desirable and extremely safe. Highly residential with very low localized crime. Topographical variations slightly reduce continuous stroller utility compared to the flat valley floor.
Redwood City	Edgewood Park redwood-city-edgewood-park	green	9	8	N: San Carlos Border S: Whipple Ave E: El Camino Real W: Alameda de las Pulgas	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	High (Edgewood Park)	No (Drive 5-10 mins)	A smaller enclave prized for its deep, tight-knit sense of community and suburban feel. Maintains generally low crime rates and is completely insulated from downtown noise. Statistically and anecdotally considered one of the safest pockets in the city.
Redwood City	Emerald Hills redwood-city-emerald-hills	amber	8	5	N: Edgewood Park S: Farm Hill E: Alameda de las Pulgas W: Highway 280 (Ridge)	Map keeps Emerald Hills in the upper hillside band west of Alameda and north of Canyon / Farm Hill instead of letting it absorb the whole west-side cluster.	Med (Open Space Trails)	No (Drive only)	Offers stunning views, massive lots, and total rural seclusion. Very safe area with virtually no street-level crime reported by residents. Locals frequently cite concerns about wildfire coverage, landslide risk, and a complete lack of walkable infrastructure.
Redwood City	Farm Hill redwood-city-farm-hill	amber	8	5	N: Jefferson Ave S: Woodside Border E: Alameda de las Pulgas W: Woodside Border	Map treats Farm Hill as the south hillside band under Canyon and Emerald Hills rather than a large wedge that covers Woodside Plaza.	Med (Neighborhood Parks)	No (Drive only)	Deeply sleepy, traditional suburbs characterized by extreme safety. Highly recommended for young families looking for a quiet upbringing. Situated on hillsides that require a vehicle for all errands and complicate casual walks.
Redwood City	Friendly Acres redwood-city-friendly-acres	amber	6	5	N: Woodside Rd S: Marsh Rd E: Highway 101 / SF Bay W: Bay Rd	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Med (Spinas Park)	Yes (Marsh Manor, <10 mins)	Safe, mostly quiet, and generally more affordable than neighboring zip codes. Residents love the walkability to Marsh Manor and Spinas Park. Drawbacks include heavy truck traffic on some streets, expansive clay soil, and localized flood zones.
Redwood City	Mount Carmel redwood-city-mount-carmel	green	9	10	N: Whipple Ave S: Jefferson Ave E: El Camino Real W: Myrtle St	West edge is now locked to Myrtle Street per the April 2026 boundary-validation report, so the live map no longer inherits the older Mount Carmel / Eagle Hill overlap.	High (Stafford Park)	Yes (Whole Foods, 10-15 mins)	Historic charm with beautiful, older homes dating back to the 1920s and 30s. Universally praised on local forums as extremely safe, with residents noting they have "never really seen any crime. " Highly walkable to downtown amenities, Whole Foods, and Stafford Park.
Redwood City	North Fair Oaks redwood-city-north-fair-oaks	red	3	2	N: RWC City Limits S: Atherton Border E: Menlo Park Border W: El Camino Real	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Low	Yes (Various, <10 mins)	Culturally rich with a fantastic Latin food scene, but features a significant vibe shift from the rest of the city. Highly suburban but suffers from messed up roads, lack of sidewalks, and dense auto-shop zoning. While gang activity has calmed down significantly, historical ties and high traffic volume make it unsuited for stroller walks.
Redwood City	Palm Park redwood-city-palm-park	red	4	2	N: Redwood Ave S: Woodside Rd E: El Camino Real W: Valota Rd	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Med (Palm Park)	Yes (Safeway, <10 mins)	The southern edge features safe, quiet duplexes and single-family homes with families walking strollers. The northern apartment complexes near Gordon and Hudson suffer from chronic parking shortages, work truck congestion, and rowdy noise. Historical footprint of police raids and package theft make the core blocks undesirable for a peaceful stay.
Redwood City	Redwood Oaks redwood-city-redwood-oaks	red	5	3	N: Woodside Rd S: Renato Ct / Unincorporated County Line E: Caltrain Tracks W: Nimitz Ave	Redwood Oaks is kept strictly south of Woodside Road, bounded by Nimitz on the west and the Caltrain corridor on the east, following the corrected report geometry.	Low	Yes (Safeway, 10 mins)	Housing is cheaper here, but the vibe varies wildly block-by-block. The areas along El Camino feature run-down apartments, making it louder and messier than deep suburbia. Despite the aesthetics, renting families report they have "never felt unsafe" and some consider it their favorite part of town.
Redwood City	Redwood Shores redwood-city-redwood-shores	amber	9	6	N: Belmont Border / Sloughs S: San Carlos Border E: SF Bay W: Highway 101	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	High (Bay Trail)	Yes (Nob Hill, 15+ mins)	Described as "boringly safe," super suburban, and highly family-oriented. Features the beautiful Bay Trail for flat walking, though it is known to be very windy. Highly car-dependent; residents must drive to almost all services and grocery stores.
Redwood City	Redwood Village redwood-city-redwood-village	amber	6	5	N: Woodside Rd S: Douglas Ave E: Caltrain Tracks W: Bay Rd	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Med (Neighborhood Parks)	Yes (Target/Safeway, <15 mins)	A quiet residential area popular with young families and first-time homebuyers looking for relative affordability. Features diverse housing styles, from modest ranchers to remodeled homes. Denser than the hills and disproportionately impacted by social vulnerability and overcrowding compared to western neighborhoods.
Redwood City	Roosevelt redwood-city-roosevelt	green	8	9	N: Jefferson Ave S: Woodside Rd E: El Camino Real W: Valota Rd / Hudson St	Roosevelt still reads as a transition zone between the central grid and the Valota corridor, so the map uses a tapered Valota / Hudson edge rather than a blunt rectangle.	High (Red Morton Park)	Yes (Safeway, 10-15 mins)	Very safe and friendly; residents actively look after their neighbors and host annual block parties. Completely flat topography makes it fantastic for getting around on a bike or with a stroller. Walkable to grocery stores, retail, and neighborhood restaurant gems.
Redwood City	Stambaugh Heller redwood-city-stambaugh-heller	red	3	2	N: Main St S: Woodside Rd E: Highway 101 W: Caltrain Tracks	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Low	Yes (Downtown, <10 mins)	Historically a very dangerous neighborhood in the 90s, though it is actively gentrifying. Proximity to the Caltrain tracks, Highway 101, and downtown brings a steady stream of transient foot traffic and petty crime. Still considered sketchy at night and lacks the requisite tranquility.
Redwood City	Woodside Plaza redwood-city-woodside-plaza	green	9	9	N: Jefferson Ave / Roosevelt S: Woodside Rd E: Valota Rd W: Alameda de las Pulgas	The live polygon uses Valota Road as the Palm Park divider; the older Hudson-based split was retired to match the updated boundary report.	High (Stulsaft Park)	Yes (Lucky, <10 mins)	Considered the most walkable residential neighborhood for everyday errands in the city. Extremely safe, community-oriented area where neighbors look out for one another. Features lower crime rates than many comparable suburban areas.
Sunnyvale	Birdland sunnyvale-birdland	green	9	8	N: El Camino Real S: Homestead Rd E: Lawrence Expy W: S Wolfe Rd	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Med (Raynor Park)	No (Drive 5 mins)	Features peaceful streets, well-kept homes, and a calm, welcoming environment. Ideal for families seeking suburban comfort without sacrificing location. Benefits from a wealth of nearby amenities and community parks.
Sunnyvale	Cherry Chase sunnyvale-cherry-chase	green	9	9	N: El Camino Real S: Fremont Ave E: Mary Ave W: Highway 85 / Bernardo Ave	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Med (Cherry Orchard)	No (Drive 5 mins)	Considered the crown jewel of the local school district and a highly sought-after community. Described by long-term residents as gloriously boring and exceptionally safe. The grid-like street design and high volume of evening walkers make it feel incredibly secure, though school drop-off traffic can be a hassle.
Sunnyvale	Cumberland / Sunnyvale West sunnyvale-cumberland-sunnyvale-west	green	9	9	N: El Camino Real S: Remington Dr E: Mathilda Ave / Sunnyvale-Saratoga Rd W: Mary Ave	Cumberland is permanently locked as the band north of Panama Park to prevent the Remington / Fremont wording from producing a large overlap.	Med	No (Drive 5-10 mins)	Characterized by quiet streets, green spaces, and a heavily neighborhood-oriented atmosphere. Highly recommended for young families seeking a safe, traditional suburban upbringing.
Sunnyvale	Heritage District (Downtown) sunnyvale-heritage-district-downtown	amber	8	7	N: Central Expressway S: El Camino Real E: Fair Oaks Ave W: Mathilda Ave	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	Med (Washington Park)	Yes (Whole Foods, <5 mins)	The most walkable neighborhood in Sunnyvale, packed with events, grocery options, and amenities. Bustling with young families and quirky residential vibes. Definitely safe, though downtown apartment construction can generate ambient noise.
Sunnyvale	Morse Park / Seven Seas sunnyvale-morse-park-seven-seas	amber	7	6	N: Highway 237 S: Highway 101 E: Fair Oaks Ave / 10th St W: N Mathilda Ave	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	High (Seven Seas)	No (Drive 5 mins)	Perfectly safe area where a vibrant community has sprung up around Seven Seas Park. Higher density residential living leads to occasional complaints about auto burglaries and mail theft. Formerly light-industrial, so it feels less historically suburban than southern Sunnyvale.
Sunnyvale	Panama Park sunnyvale-panama-park	green	9	9	N: Remington Dr S: Fremont Ave E: Sunnyvale-Saratoga Rd W: Mary Ave	Panama Park is locked as the band south of Cumberland, preserving a clean split through the southern Sunnyvale family cluster.	Med (Panama Park)	No (Drive 5 mins)	Rated by locals as almost the absolute safest neighborhood in an already top-tier safe city. Offers a very typical, peaceful suburban life with minimal petty crime. Excellent access to highly-rated schools and recreational amenities.
Sunnyvale	Ponderosa Park sunnyvale-ponderosa-park	amber	7	6	N: El Camino Real S: Homestead Rd E: S Wolfe Rd W: S Fair Oaks Ave / Henderson Ave	Matches the raw table closely enough for this pass.	High (Ponderosa Park)	No (Drive 5 mins)	Locals routinely defend it as one of the safest places in Sunnyvale, completely fine for walking at night. Pedestrians need to be cautious of cars running red lights at major intersections. Online trolls occasionally exaggerate crime here, but actual residents debunk those claims.
Sunnyvale	S.N.A.I.L. sunnyvale-s-n-a-i-l	amber	7	6	N: Highway 101 / Ahwanee Ave S: Maude Ave E: Fair Oaks Ave W: Mathilda Ave	S.N.A.I.L. is treated as the Maude-to-101 north-central tract, which lets San Miguel occupy the broader northeastern band without collapsing both into the same polygon.	Med (Neighborhood Parks)	No (Drive 5-10 mins)	Older north Sunnyvale tract with a genuinely neighborly feel and an active local association. Transit and highway access are strong, but arterial traffic and safety complaints along Duane and Morse keep it from feeling fully serene. Better than industrial-adjacent pockets, but not a quiet green-tier suburb.
Sunnyvale	San Miguel sunnyvale-san-miguel	amber	7	6	N: Highway 101 S: Central Expressway E: Santa Clara Border W: Mathilda Ave / S.N.A.I.L.	San Miguel starts east of Mathilda and south of Highway 101, leaving S.N.A.I.L. as its own separate north-central association rather than one oversized north-tier block.	Med (Neighborhood Parks)	No (Drive 5-10 mins)	Quiet residential northeastern Sunnyvale with mostly straightforward suburban housing. Day-to-day life is car-dependent, and the big bordering arterials can feel harsh for biking or stroller routes. Overall livable and calm, but less charming than the southern family favorites.
Sunnyvale	Washington Park sunnyvale-washington-park	green	8	8	N: Central Expressway S: El Camino Real E: Mathilda Ave W: Mountain View City Limit / Highway 85 / Bernardo Ave	Washington Park uses the Mountain View line / Highway 85 / Bernardo side as its western edge so it cleanly fills the old gap between Sunnyvale and Mountain View.	High (Washington Park)	Yes (Whole Foods / Downtown, 10-15 mins)	Centrally located and more walkable than the deeper southern tracts. Anchored by a major park and close to downtown employers and Caltrain without feeling as intense as the Heritage District core. A strong family compromise between convenience and calm.