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Sausalito

California · 7,061 residents · 1.764 sq mi
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Sausalito is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,910. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 67% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,061
−4%since 2000
from 7,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,003 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.1
+13%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Sausalito
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,910
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,590
+12%since 2000
from $81,040 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $660,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,660 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
49.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.8
+30%since 2000
from 7.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score19.4%(1,421)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(6,174)
Black0.9%(63)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(287)
Asian4.8%(340)
Other2.4%(169)
Diversity Score28.1%(1,984)
Diversity Score
28
+45%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
68.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sausalito, California?

Sausalito, California has about 7,061 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sausalito, California?

The typical household in Sausalito, California earns about $101,910 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Sausalito, California?

About 72.1% 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 6.0% 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 91 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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