Novato, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Novato, California Summary
Life in Novato research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Novato over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Novato:
The population in Novato is 52,689.
The median home value in Novato is $1,043,022.
The median income in Novato is $112,193.
The cost of living in Novato is 196 which is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Novato is $2,422.
The unemployment rate in Novato is 6.7%.
The poverty rate in Novato is 9.0%.
The average high in Novato is 67.1° and the average low is 48.0°.
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Novato, CA Crime Report
Crime in Novato summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Novato. Key points include:
There were 824 total crimes in Novato in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Novato is 1,607.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Novato is 253.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Novato is 1,353.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Novato is -24.14% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Novato Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Novato / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 824 | 1,607.6 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 130 | 253.6 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 24 | 46.8 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 89 | 173.6 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 694 | 1,353.9 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 40 | 78.0 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 571 | 1,114.0 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 83 | 161.9 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Novato, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Novato summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Novato. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Novato is 196 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Novato is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Novato is $1,043,022.
The median income in Novato is $112,193.
Novato's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Novato Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Novato | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 118 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 125 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 126 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 367 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 133 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 137 | 128 | 100 | |
Novato, CA Weather
The average high in Novato is 67.1° and the average low is 48.0°.
There are 49.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Novato |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 49.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Novato Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Novato
The current population in Novato is 52,689. The population has increased 4.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52,689 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 53,055 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 53,214 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 53,781 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 55,642 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 55,523 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 55,378 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 54,790 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 54,133 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 53,451 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 52,704 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 51,996 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 51,206 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 50,488 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Novato
Novato is:
56.4% White with 29,715 White residents.
3.0% African American with 1,593 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 31 American Indian residents.
6.5% Asian with 3,447 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 453 Other residents.
6.1% Two Or More with 3,188 Two Or More residents.
27.0% Hispanic with 14,252 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Novato | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.4% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.0% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 27.0% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Gender in Novato
Novato is 49.2% female with 25,942 female residents.
Novato is 50.8% male with 26,746 male residents.
| Gender | Novato | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Novato for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Novato completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Novato completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Novato completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Novato completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Novato completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Novato completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Novato completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Novato completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Novato completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Novato | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Novato, California
3.2% of households in Novato earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Novato earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in Novato earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.7% of households in Novato earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.9% of households in Novato earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.3% of households in Novato earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.9% of households in Novato earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in Novato earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.3% of households in Novato earn $150,000 to $199,999.
27.3% of households in Novato earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Novato | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.7% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.3% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.3% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 27.3% | 19.4% | 12.6% |
