Novato

Located in the rolling hills and valleys of northern Marin County, Novato is the second-largest community in the county.
Located in the rolling hills and valleys of northern Marin County, Novato is the second-largest community in the county. Formerly known as a gateway to the Wine Country, Novato is increasingly being discovered as a destination in its own right. The reasons: great weather, a lively downtown, and homes that provide the best value in Marin. Browse our selection of Novato homes for sale.
 
Upscale housing includes the luxury homes of Black Point, waterfront living on the lagoons of Bel Marin Keys, the wooded Alameda Del Prado, and Indian Valley Road and its horse-country estates.
 
Big-box shopping is concentrated in the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center, which houses a Costco, a Target, and a Macy’s Furniture, among other businesses. Downtown, a beautification program has brought new life to the businesses along Grant Avenue. The downtown area is alive with a Tuesday evening farmers’ market, outdoor movies, parades, and art and wine festivals.
 
In the ’90s, military base Hamilton Field was converted to new housing and a business park. The former hangars now house cutting-edge biotech companies, digital development companies, the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, and more than 40 art studios. Novato is also headquarters of large insurance company Fireman’s Fund, as well as the Buck Institute, a research organization that focuses solely on aging.

Overview for Novato, CA

52,689 people live in Novato, where the median age is 47.8 and the average individual income is $64,439. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

52,689

Total Population

47.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$64,439

Average individual Income

Around Novato, CA

There's plenty to do around Novato, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

61
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
60
Bikeable
Bike Score
34
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Game Fortress, Pacific Stamp Exchange, and Anne's Secret Hang Ups.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 1.44 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.27 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.21 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.98 miles 24 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.04 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.09 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Novato, CA

Novato has 20,431 households, with an average household size of 2.54. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Novato do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 52,689 people call Novato home. The population density is 1,917.72 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

52,689

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

47.8

Median Age

50.76 / 49.24%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 10.62%

0-9 Years

10-17: 10.01%

10-17 Years

18-24: 5.9%

18-24 Years

25-64: 49.52%

25-64 Years

65-74: 14.05%

65-74 Years

75+: 9.9%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 3580 (12%)
  • High School Degree 5849 (19%)
  • Associate Degree 4775 (15%)
  • Bachelor Degree 11345 (37%)
  • Graduate Degree 5263 (17%)
20,431

Total Households

2.54

Average Household Size

$64,439

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 5,776 (28%)

Without Children: 14,655 (72%)

Marital Status

Married 43%
Single 26%
Divorced 8%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 5%

White Collar: 95%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 10%
15 to 29 Minutes 12%
30 to 59 Minutes 13%
60+ Minutes 4%

Schools in Novato, CA

Primary Schools (9)
Middle Schools (2)
High Schools (3)
Mixed Schools (5)
The following schools are within or nearby Novato. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
San Ramon Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Hamilton Meadow Park
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Lu Sutton Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Lynwood Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5

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