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Novato

A city in northern Marin County, in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Welcome to Novato

Novato is a city in northern Marin County, in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the U.S. state of California. Major geographical features nearby include Mount Burdell and Mount Burdell Open Space Preserve to the north and Big Rock Ridge to the southwest. Stafford Lake to the west is a secondary water supply for Novato, with the Russian River in Sonoma County to the north supplying most of the city’s water.
 
The city is home to the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and several biotech firms, such as Biosearch Technologies and BioMarin Pharmaceutical. Several small technology companies are also based in Novato, such as 2K Marin, Radiant Logic, Toys For Bob, One Legal, International Genetics Incorporated, Channel Management Solutions, Enwisen, Sonic Solutions, and DriveSavers. It is also home to a development studio for Take Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games.
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Overview for Novato, CA

59,997 people live in Novato, where the median age is 48.5 and the average individual income is $67,395.527. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

59,997

Total Population

48.5 years

Median Age

High

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

$67,395.527

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.

87
Very Walkable
Walking Score
73
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
40
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Anubhuti Retreat Center, Train with Aim, and Brows by MarLee.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 3.12 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.35 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 0.42 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.29 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 0.43 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.28 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Novato, CA

Novato has 23,257 households, with an average household size of 7.6. 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. 59,997 people call Novato home. The population density is 1,082.911 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

59,997

Total Population

High

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

48.53685184259213

Median Age

50.81 / 49.19%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
23,257

Total Households

7.6

Average Household Size

$67,395.527

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Novato, CA

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Primary Schools ()
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High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
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.
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