At a Glance
Median Income
$112,193
$64,439 per capita
Home Value
$1,007,100
Zillow: $1,061,654
Median Rent
$2,422/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
259/100K
1,426/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.5%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.3%
9.5% smoking rate
How Novato Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Novato's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Novato a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Novato residents earn a median household income of $112,193 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,439. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,900 business establishments, including 708 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Novato is $1,007,100 , 257% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,061,654. Median rent is $2,422/month, with 35.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Novato reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,426/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.5% of adults in Novato hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Novato has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population52,689
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density1,925/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born22.9%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$112,193
Per Capita$64,439
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$36,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,799
Housing
D
Home Value$1,007,100
Rent$2,422
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$1,061,654
Housing Units21,588
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent259/100K
Property1,426/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault178/100K
Burglary82/100K
Health
Obesity22.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.5%
Premature Death4,149/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.5%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Novato was built in 1974.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
22.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 708 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.