How long is the commute from Novato, CA?
Workers who live in Novato, CA take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.0% of workers drive alone to work.
3.8% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
19.5% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 3.8%
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Novato get to work
| Means of transportation | Novato | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.0% (±3.2 points) | 51.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±1.9 points) | 7.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.8% (±1.3 points) | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±1.0 points) | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.1 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.5% (±2.5 points) | 31.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Novato, the average commute is not measurably different from Marin County (27.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Novato, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marin County (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Marin County, Novato ranks 12 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 511 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Novato
| Vehicles available | Novato | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±1.6 points) | 4.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% (±3.0 points) | 33.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% (±3.2 points) | 39.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.1% (±2.1 points) | 22.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Novato, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marin County (4.9%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Novato
| Novato | Marin County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.5% (±2.5 points) | 31.5% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±1.4 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±1.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Novato, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marin County (95.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Novato
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato | — | 28.1 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Black Point-Green Point | 2.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lucas Valley-Marinwood | 3.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sleepy Hollow | 5.5 mi | 46.8 minutes (±18.2) | Higher |
| Santa Venetia | 6.0 mi | 26.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfax | 7.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| San Anselmo | 7.2 mi | 30.2 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Woodacre | 7.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| San Rafael | 7.5 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: San Rafael, CA (25.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sleepy Hollow, CA (46.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | San Anselmo | 30.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 7 | Sausalito | 30.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Strawberry | 29.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | Tiburon | 29.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 | Fairfax | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Novato | 28.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 13 | Black Point-Green Point | 27.9 minutes (±6.2) |
| 14 | Larkspur | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 15 | Santa Venetia | 26.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 16 | Ross | 26.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 17 (tie) | San Rafael | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 (tie) | Kentfield | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Marin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Novato
How long is the average commute in Novato?
Workers who live in Novato, CA take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Novato without a car?
5.0% of households in Novato have no vehicle, and 3.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Novato?
19.5% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Novato worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Novato city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Novato city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Novato city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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