At a Glance
Median Income
$173,030
$141,034 per capita
Home Value
$1,858,900
Zillow: $1,534,907
Median Rent
$3,408/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
1,757/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.5%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.5%
6.7% smoking rate
How Sausalito Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sausalito's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sausalito a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sausalito residents earn a median household income of $173,030 , which is 130% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $141,034. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sausalito is $1,858,900 , 559% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,534,907. Median rent is $3,408/month, with 27.3% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Sausalito reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,757/100K.
Education
74.5% of adults in Sausalito hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(121% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sausalito has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population7,171
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density4,074/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$173,030
Per Capita$141,034
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$1,858,900
Rent$3,408
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$1,534,907
Housing Units4,367
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent72/100K
Property1,757/100K
Health
Obesity19.5%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain22.9 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation321 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.5%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+38.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Sausalito was built in 1964.
40.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.