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Sausalito

California · 7,019 residents (2025 est.) · 1.764 sq mi
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#10Most work-from-homeof 6,82645.5%#47Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,894,600#73Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#160Oldest by median ageof 6,82655.6
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Sausalito is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $182,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,894,600. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,141
−3%since 2000
from 7,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,048 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4,036 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
55.6
+22%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,019 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Sausalito
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.8%(269)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91%(74)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.9%(67)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.9%(135)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(298)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.5%(892)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.4%(955)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.5%(753)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.1%(1,293)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421%(1,502)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.4%(674)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.2%(229)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$182,357
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,469 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$137,244
+69%since 2000
from $81,040 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
−2%since 2010
from 0.493 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,894,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $660,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,660 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
+14%since 2009
from 9.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(6,556)
Black0.6%(46)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(244)
Asian4.1%(299)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(5,797)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino8%(569)
Asian6.7%(482)
Other3.7%(266)
Diversity Score
41
+60%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(199)
Spaniard0.9%(64)
Guatemalan0.4%(25)
Puerto Rican0.2%(14)
Dominican0.2%(11)
Colombian0.1%(10)
Peruvian0.1%(10)
Honduran0.1%(7)
Cuban0.1%(6)
Nicaraguan0.1%(6)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Ecuadorian0.1%(4)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.2%(159)
Korean1.8%(132)
Filipino1.2%(85)
Chinese0.9%(62)
Japanese0.3%(19)
Cambodian0.1%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Fijian0.3%(19)
Ancestry
English17.1%(1,219)
Irish14.8%(1,055)
German10.5%(752)
Italian6.5%(461)
Scottish4.8%(343)
French3.1%(222)
Polish2.9%(210)
American2.8%(197)
Swedish1.9%(139)
Russian1.7%(123)
Norwegian1.7%(122)
British1.6%(113)
+ 31 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1.5%(110)
Hungarian1.2%(84)
Ukrainian1.1%(77)
Dutch1%(72)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(65)
Welsh0.8%(56)
Greek0.7%(51)
Danish0.7%(49)
Czech0.6%(45)
Canadian0.6%(44)
Portuguese0.5%(38)
Arab0.5%(36)
Romanian0.4%(32)
Lebanese0.4%(30)
Brazilian0.3%(22)
Armenian0.3%(21)
Finnish0.3%(21)
Syrian0.2%(17)
Latvian0.2%(16)
Australian0.2%(12)
Belgian0.2%(12)
Iranian0.1%(9)
Slovene0.1%(9)
Croatian0.1%(8)
Austrian0.1%(7)
Israeli0.1%(7)
Lithuanian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.4%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
45.5%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2017
from 92.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 86.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.5%(911)
Married56.2%(1,574)
Widowed1%(28)
Divorced10.3%(287)
Women 15+
Never married35.6%(1,398)
Married38.4%(1,510)
Widowed12.7%(498)
Divorced13.4%(525)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sausalito, California?

Sausalito, California has about 7,141 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sausalito, California?

The typical household in Sausalito, California earns about $182,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sausalito, California expensive?

In Sausalito, California, the median home is worth about $1,894,600, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Sausalito, California?

About 76.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sausalito, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sausalito, California?

About 8.0% of people in Sausalito, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sausalito, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Sausalito, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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