Novato, CA · Market Data

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.

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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%

Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗

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What makes Novato different

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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Common questions

Novato FAQ

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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