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Novato, CA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Novato.

Population: 59,522 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Novato, CA is $1.09M — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.15M after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,081/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.09M

Typical home value

+1.4%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.09M
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.4%
5-year appreciation
+7.8%
10-year appreciation
+51.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$1.13M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.15M
Median list price
$1.08M
Median price per sqft
$579
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
180
For-sale inventory
163
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
147
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
60

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$4,081/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,574/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$3,003/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,697/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,832/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,439/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
21.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Novato Unified, Union Hill Elementary, Novato Charter District
Schools include
Olive Elementary, San Marin High, San Ramon Elementary, Union Hill Middle, Lu Sutton Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tsunami: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AO
NFIP flood claims on record
464
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
United Heckathorn Co. (12.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
69.3°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
21
Days with Good air quality
87
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
66

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
416
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,336
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,150

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Muir Woods National Monument (12 mi)
National parks include
Muir Woods National Monument, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (NOT) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buchanan Field (CCR) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
38
Hospitals include
NOVATO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
35
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,518 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
37.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.1%
Median annual property tax
$8,615
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
82.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
94,533
Average weekly wage
$1,809
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
149

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NovatoState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.09M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.15M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$4,081/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,615$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Novato, CA?
$1.09M.
What is the median sale price in Novato, CA?
$1.15M.
How long do homes take to sell in Novato, CA?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Novato, CA?
Typical rent: $4,081/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Novato, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, tsunami.
Is Novato, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 464 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AO. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Novato, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Novato, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Novato, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Novato, CA?
17 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Novato, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Novato, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 21. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Novato, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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