Living in Sausalito, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sausalito · Census data 2020–2024
Sausalito has 7,141 residents with a median age of 55.6. The median household income is $182,357 (84% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,894,600, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Sausalito at a glance
- Population
- 7,141
- Median age
- 55.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $182,357State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,894,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Sausalito a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 84% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 158% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sausalito
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sausalito the median home value is $1,894,600, 469% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Sausalito median household income
The median household income in Sausalito is $182,357 and the income per person is $137,244. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Sausalito: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,510
- Owner-occupied
- 59.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.4%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 1.79
Sausalito demographics
- Population
- 7,141
- Median age
- 55.6
- Under 18
- 6.6%
- 65 and older
- 33.7%
- Households
- 3,976
- Foreign-born
- 14.4%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sausalito ›
Education in Sausalito
76.5% of adults 25 and older in Sausalito have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 36.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sausalito
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 45.5%
- Drive alone
- 40.4%
- Public transit
- 5.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Sausalito vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausalito | 7,141 | $182,357 | $1,894,600 | $3,501 |
| Marin City | 3,195 | $68,846 | $1,142,700 | $1,335 |
| Belvedere | 2,345 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Strawberry | 5,830 | $157,661 | $2,000,001 | $2,958 |
| Tiburon | 9,012 | $232,969 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 12,085 | $243,227 | $1,863,900 | $3,501 |
| Alto | 1,024 | $129,191 | — | — |
| Mill Valley | 14,012 | $206,212 | $2,000,001 | $3,278 |
| Muir Beach | 311 | $140,227 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Sausalito, CA?
The median household income in Sausalito is $182,357, 84% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sausalito?
The median home value in Sausalito is $1,894,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Sausalito?
The median gross rent in Sausalito is $3,501 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Sausalito, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 84% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 158% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Sausalito?
The median age in Sausalito is 55.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Sausalito?
The average commute to work in Sausalito is 30 minutes; 45.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sausalito?
The unemployment rate in Sausalito is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sausalito?
76.5% of adults in Sausalito have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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