Novato, California

Quick Statistics

Novato is a community in Marin County, California, home to about 52,546 people spread across 27.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $54,119 a year, and a typical home is worth about $1,032,500. About 55.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 1 percent over the past decade.

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52,546
Total Population
▲ up 1% since 2012
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27.37 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$54,119
Median Personal Income
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$1,032,500
Median Home Value
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55.8%
College Educated
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95.5%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 7.3 points since 2010
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Novato ranks number 178 of 1,570 in population, number 386 in median household income, number 249 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Novato typically top out near 81°F in July, while January nights average about 43°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Novato
# Town Distance Population
1.Black Point-Green Point, CA2.4 mi.1,655
2.Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA3.4 mi.6,473
3.Sleepy Hollow, CA5.5 mi.3,063
4.Santa Venetia, CA6.0 mi.3,725
5.Fairfax, CA7.1 mi.7,516
6.San Anselmo, CA7.2 mi.12,679
7.Woodacre, CA7.4 mi.1,627
8.San Rafael, CA7.5 mi.60,433
Frequently Asked Questions About Novato

What is the population of Novato, California?
Novato has a population of about 52,546 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Novato, California in?
Novato is located in Marin County, California.

What is the median home value in Novato, California?
The median home value in Novato is about $1,032,500, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Novato, California?
The median personal income in Novato is about $54,119 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Novato, California?
Since 1950, 1 tornadoes have been recorded in Marin County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Novato, California?
Typical July highs run about 81 degrees and January lows about 43 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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