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Novato, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Novato, CA (Marin County) — Census median home value $1,007,100, county listing prices showing typical seasonal movement. Market data for Novato houses and the broader area.
city · Census GEOID 0652582
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Novato, CA is a city in Marin County, California — this guide covers houses in Novato and the whole local market: 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 the median value of houses in Novato at $1,007,100.
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At a glance
Novato market snapshot
Place type
city
Population
52,689
County
Marin County
Map pin
38.085087, -122.548272
Census GEOID
0652582
Land area
27.37 sq mi
Median Household Income
$112,193
Median Home Value (city)
$1,007,100
Median Gross Rent
$2,422/mo
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City
The U.S. Census Bureau lists Novato as a city in Marin County, California.
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.
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).
Affordability Snapshot
Novato's Census-reported median home value works out to about 9.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Novato
County guide: Marin County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Novato.
USAHouses.com also lists other Marin County places in California. Each linked guide uses the same Census place geography.
Nearby communities include Black Point-Green Point, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, Sleepy Hollow, Santa Venetia, Fairfax, San Anselmo, Woodacre, San Rafael.
Black Point-Green Point market data
Nearby city · ~2.4 mi
Lucas Valley-Marinwood market data
Nearby city · ~3.4 mi
Sleepy Hollow market data
Nearby city · ~5.5 mi
Santa Venetia market data
Nearby city · ~6.0 mi
Fairfax market data
Nearby city · ~7.1 mi
San Anselmo market data
Nearby city · ~7.2 mi
Woodacre market data
Nearby city · ~7.4 mi
San Rafael market data
Nearby city · ~7.5 mi
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What are houses worth in Novato, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Novato at $1,007,100.
How much do houses cost in Novato, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Novato, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,007,100. Active listing prices in Marin County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Novato, CA?
Novato houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Marin County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What kind of place is Novato, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau lists Novato as a city in Marin County, California.
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 Novato, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Novato's median home value at about 9.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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Places around Novato
USAHouses.com also publishes Census place pages for other communities in the same county as Novato.
Same-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages:
- Black Point-Green Point (~2.4 mi, Marin County)
- Lucas Valley-Marinwood (~3.4 mi, Marin County)
- Sleepy Hollow (~5.5 mi, Marin County)
- Santa Venetia (~6.0 mi, Marin County)
- Fairfax (~7.1 mi, Marin County)
- San Anselmo (~7.2 mi, Marin County)
- Woodacre (~7.4 mi, Marin County)
- San Rafael (~7.5 mi, Marin County)
- San Geronimo (~8.3 mi, Marin County)
- Ross (~8.4 mi, Marin County)
- Nicasio (~8.5 mi, Marin County)
- Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (~9.1 mi, Marin County)
- Larkspur (~10.0 mi, Marin County)
- Kentfield (~10.3 mi, Marin County)
- Corte Madera (~10.8 mi, Marin County)
- Mill Valley (~12.2 mi, Marin County)
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