Living in Novato
Novato is a large place in California, United States, home to 55,530 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 5%, #317 of 6,413), early retirees (top 6%, #617 of 10,762), retired couples (top 8%, #733 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Novato
- The San Francisco Bay is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater San Francisco, 40 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 31 min and sets around 1:54; in late June it sets around 5:37.
How Novato ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #5,530 of 11,898 | #119 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 18 | #9,199 of 9,771 | #450 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 36 | #5,797 of 8,006 | #94 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #3,842 of 6,237 | #72 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #733 of 9,474 | #86 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #1,089 of 9,474 | #76 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #617 of 10,762 | #78 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 53 | #2,614 of 4,537 | #332 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #2,690 of 4,444 | #350 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 61 | #1,816 of 3,053 | #294 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #4,987 of 7,271 | #268 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 61 | #3,939 of 6,227 | #417 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 51 | #2,589 of 3,933 | #365 of 490 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 32 | #6,385 of 8,006 | #263 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 18 | #11,302 of 12,111 | #372 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 50 | #2,400 of 4,114 | #342 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #1,537 of 7,271 | #193 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 75 | #786 of 9,474 | #59 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 36 | #13,798 of 18,063 | #107 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 49 | #1,330 of 16,523 | #155 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 12 | #16,857 of 18,063 | #420 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,122 of 16,523 | #247 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #2,721 of 21,167 | #323 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #1,033 of 12,111 | #11 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #317 of 6,413 | #32 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 68 | #2,419 of 12,111 | #248 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 43 | #3,081 of 4,750 | #381 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lucas Valley-Marinwood 8 km
- Fairfax (California) 13 km
- San Anselmo 15 km
- Petaluma 15 km
- San Rafael (California) 15 km
- Kentfield 17 km
- Larkspur 20 km
- Corte Madera 21 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.