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94949

Novato, CA

Total Population
18,545
Median Household Income
$112,068
Median Home Value
$961,600
Median Rent
$2,467

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$112,068
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$961,600
102.7% above state median
Rent
$2,467
100% above state median
Median Age
47.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Novato, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 50.8% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 47.7 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 7.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Low poverty rate of 7.1%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$112,068
+49.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.50 people

Total Households
7,343
Family Households
52.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
32.0%
#2 Industry
Education
24.7%
#3 Industry
Arts,
13.4%
Total Employed Residents:4,727

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
10.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.4%
26 workers
Public Transit
5.4%
385 workers
Total Commuting Workers:7,147
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.3%
9,007 employed
Labor Force
9,849
755 unemployed
Median Age
47.7 years
Per Capita Income
$67,932
Poverty Rate
7.1%

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