Novato, CA
Full City Profile · California · Marin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
52,689
Population
1,925/sq mi density
$112,193
Median Income
$64,439 per capita
$1,007,100
Home Value
$1,061,654 Zillow
$2,422
Median Rent
35.2% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
259
Violent Crime/100K
1,426 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$112,193 median income, 6.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$1,007,100 home value, $2,422/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,007,100
257% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,422/mo
108% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
21,588
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,007,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,061,654
Redfin Median Sale
$900,000
Median Sale Price
$900,000
Median List Price
$1,037,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.5%
Owner-Occupied
34.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,422/mo
· Zillow rent:
$3,782/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$900,000
Median Days on Market
28 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
43
Price Drops
11.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$561
Active Inventory
62
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,007,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,061,654 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $900,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $900,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,037,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $561 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,422 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,782 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 28 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.3% |
| Homes Sold | 43 |
| Active Inventory | 62 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $561 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 21,588 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 35.2% |