Novato, California

Population 52,721

Novato is located in Marin County, CA. The population is 52,721, making Novato the 2nd largest city in Marin County.

There are 17 public schools in Novato with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Novato is very low , and there are 28 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Novato is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Novato property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Novato include Black Point Green Point, Lucas Valley Marinwood and Sleepy Hollow.

Novato Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 6.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 47.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 45.9%

Crime Rate

25.5% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 137
  • Violent Crimes: 264
  • Robbery: 46
  • Burglary: 182
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

60.78% Lower than national avg.
  • 28 offenders in Novato
  • 5.31 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

108 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 102

Unemployment

Low 2.5%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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17 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 17 K-12 public schools in Novato, CA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Novato's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Novato, CA

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258 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Novato, CA issued 258 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 258 permits, 90 were issued for single family homes and 168 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Novato, CA issued 241 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 241 permits, 91 were issued for single family homes and 150 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $2,153
  • 1 Bedroom: $2,643
  • 2 Bedrooms: $3,240
  • 3 Bedrooms: $4,202
  • 4 Bedrooms: $4,583

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Environmental Hazards

108 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Novato, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Novato, CA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.79 Average
    Novato, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.25°
  • February 48.67°
  • March 51.33°
  • April 54.5°
  • May 59.17°
  • June 64.24°
  • July 65.15°
  • August 65.28°
  • September 65.3°
  • October 59.82°
  • November 51.78°
  • December 49.54°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Novato, CA

Earthquakes
Novato, CA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Novato, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Novato, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Novato, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Novato, CA: $83,895

Unemployment

Unemployment in Novato is 2.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 29.51%
White Collar - 70.49%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Jared Huffman

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

20 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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