Novato, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
53,781
Unemployment
4.3%
Poverty
6.4%
Median Home
$804,900
Median Income
$101,629
Median Rent
$1,975
Novato SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
4
Novato, CA Crime Report
1,089
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,947.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-17.00%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Novato / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,089 | 1,947.2 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 238 | 425.6 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 24 | 42.9 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 205 | 366.6 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 851 | 1,521.7 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 80 | 143.0 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 636 | 1,137.2 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 135 | 241.4 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Novato, CA Cost Of Living
182
Novato's Overall Cost Of Living
Novato's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Novato | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 125 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 130 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 294 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 150 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 139 | 126 | 100 | |
Novato, CA Photos
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Rankings for Novato in California
Map Of Novato, CA
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Population over time in Novato
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 53,781 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 55,523 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 55,378 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 54,790 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 54,133 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 53,451 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 52,704 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 51,996 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 51,206 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 50,488 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Novato
| Race | Novato | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.0% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.7% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 20.5% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Novato
| Gender | Novato | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Novato for adults over 25
| Education | Novato | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Novato, California
| Income | Novato | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.5% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.4% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.9% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
