Novato, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Novato | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,003 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1643.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.22% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,788 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Novato grew by 7.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 46,247 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Novato has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Novato | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $110,711 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.55% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Novato is about 14% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Novato | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $958,390 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,411 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Novato is about 33.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,411 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Novato spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 196 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Novato | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 196 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,091 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.6% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 27,288 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,938 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Novato is about the same as in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Novato has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Novato | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.1% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Novato has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Novato | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Novato, California.
What is the population of Novato, California?
The population of Novato, California is 46,003, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Novato, California?
The population density of Novato, California is 1643.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Novato, California?
The median household income in Novato, California is $110,711, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Novato, California?
The median home price in Novato, California is $958,390, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Novato, California?
The unemployment rate in Novato, California is 7.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.