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
Population Overview
Total Population
52,689
Census 2023
Population Density
1,925
per square mile
Land Area
28.0
square miles (72.4 km²)
Median Age
47.8 yrs
23% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 27% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
62.5%
Black
3.7%
Hispanic
27%
Asian
6.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 70.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 26% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
70.1%
Spanish
26%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
22.9%
Veterans
5.6%
7% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.6%
11% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.3%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.7%
57% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.516
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 52,689 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,925 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 28.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 47.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.8% |
| Female | 49.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.0% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
Language
| English Only | 70.1% |
| Spanish | 26.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 5.6% |
| Disability | 11.6% |
| Health Insurance | 96.3% |
| Uninsured | 3.7% |
| Broadband Access | 93.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.516 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |