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Novato, California real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Novato, CA (Marin County) — Census median home value $1,007,100, county listing prices up about 7.5% over the past year.
Novato, CA is in Marin County, within the Marin County region — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 52,689, with a median household income of $112,193. Census data puts Novato's median home value at $1,007,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Marin County's current median listing price runs $1,395,000, up about 7.5% over the past year.
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At a glance
Novato market snapshot
Population
52,689
Median Household Income
$112,193
Median Home Value (city)
$1,007,100
Median Listing Price (Marin County)
$1,395,000
Median Gross Rent
$2,422/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+7.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Novato's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,007,100. Separately, Marin County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $1,395,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
Regional Price Trend
FHFA's House Price Index for San Rafael, CA (MSAD) shows a +7.5% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Marin County's own annual index shows a -0.83% change in 2025.
Population & Income
Novato has an estimated population of 52,689 and a median household income of $112,193, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
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Novato Unified serves the area — 15 schools, 7,208 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data.
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What are home values like in Novato, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Novato's median home value at $1,007,100. Marin County's current median listing price runs $1,395,000, up about 7.5% over the past year.
What is the population of Novato, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Novato's population at approximately 52,689.
What's the median rent in Novato, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Novato at approximately $2,422 per month.
What is the median household income in Novato, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Novato at approximately $112,193.
Is the Marin County housing market growing?
FHFA's House Price Index for San Rafael, CA (MSAD) shows a +7.5% year-over-year change in the most recent quarter.
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