Novato

California

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Population
52,546
Median Income
$116K
% Renters
34%
Median Rent
$2,506/mo
Available Rentals
0
#192
Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#293
Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#76
Best Public Schoolsof 135 in Sf Bay Area
#386
Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area
#489
Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area
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Rent Affordability

How does Novato compare?

Median rent relative to San Francisco and the broader Bay Area market.

vs San Francisco Average8% lower
vs Bay Area Average6% lower
vs National Average+79% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Novato pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
5%
$500–$999
4%
$1,000–$1,499
3%
$1,500–$1,999
12%
$2,000+
75%

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA-
Cost of LivingD+
SafetyB-
NightlifeB
Outdoor ActivitiesA
WalkabilityB

Compare Nearby Cities

NeighborhoodMedian RentAvailableOverall
Novato$2,506—B+
Belmont$2,8750A+
Aquatic Park / Ft. Mason$2,8353A+
Ashbury Heights$3,2974A+
Alamo Square$2,1314A+
Buena Vista$2,95425A+

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in Novato.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Novato.

Population52,546
Median Age50
Median Income$116K

Diversity Index: 0.62

White
55%
Hispanic
28%
Asian
7%
Two or More
6%
Black
2%
Other
2%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Novato.

Home Types

Single Family
58%
Large Apt Building
14%
Small Apt Building
13%
Townhouse
12%
Mobile Home
3%

Home Age

2000–Present
15%
1980–1999
21%
1960–1979
45%
1940–1959
17%
Before 1939
3%

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31 min
Drive Alone64%
Walk/Bike3%
Work from Home20%

Schools

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