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What are the crime rate and median income in Novato, CA?
The violent-crime rate in Novato was 2.1 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 52% lower than the statewide rate (4.3). The median household income is $115,736 and the median home value is $1,032,500. About 52,546 people live in Novato.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Novato?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Novato at 2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (109 in all). It stands at 52% lower than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 674 (12.9 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 7 were reported, the count is up 1457%.
| Offense (2025) | Novato count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 109 | 2.1 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 10 | 0.19 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 21 | 0.40 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 78 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 674 | 12.9 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 31 | 0.59 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 557 | 10.7 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 86 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Novato changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 79 | 0 |
| 2022 | 160 | 886 | 2 |
| 2023 | 170 | 879 | 1 |
| 2024 | 133 | 711 | 0 |
| 2025 | 109 | 674 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Novato Police Department's own reports.
How does Novato compare with California?
Novato's median household earns $115,736 a year, 17% higher than the state figure ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $1,032,500 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,506 a month. About 52,546 people live on 27 square miles of land, roughly 1,920 per square mile. The city lies in Marin County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Novato | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,546 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $115,736 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,032,500 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,506 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.6% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 48.9% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 66.1% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 47.5 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Novato?
Marin County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are coastal flooding (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Novato?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Novato city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Novato?
Federal school lists place 15 public and 3 private schools within Novato. 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Fort Point National Historic Site, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods National Monument, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. 9 state parks or recreation areas: Angel Island State Park, China Camp State Park, Jack London State Historic Park, McLaughlin Eastshore State Park and Mount Tamalpais State Park and 4 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Novato
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Novato city limits. There are 3 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
6 liquor stores are on the map inside the Novato city limits: Bevmo (Novato), Ignacio Liquor & Market (Novato), Mikes Liquor (Novato), Novato U Save Liquors (Novato), Old Town Liquor & Foods (Novato) and Savemor Discount Liquors (Novato).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Novato city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Novato?
In 2025, Novato had 2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (109 reported), 52% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 12.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Novato?
$115,736 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Novato?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,032,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Novato?
Marin County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are coastal flooding (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
San Rafael, CA (8 mi) · Petaluma, CA (12 mi) · Richmond, CA (14 mi) · Vallejo, CA (16 mi) · Napa, CA (20 mi) · Berkeley, CA (20 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Marin County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Novato city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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