Housing & Real Estate — Novato, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 21,257 |
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| Occupied | 20,431 |
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| Vacant | 826 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 13,383 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 7,048 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,032,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,093,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,422/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $8,101/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 25.1% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 51.5% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 411 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,723 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,673 |
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| Built before 1960 | 4,091 |
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| Median Year Built | 1974 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
