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Sausalito

California · 7,269 residents · 1.764 sq mi
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Sausalito is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,920. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,451,800. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,269
−1%since 2000
from 7,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,121 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.5
+16%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Sausalito
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,920
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$107,639
+33%since 2000
from $81,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food9.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,451,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $660,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,721
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,660 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
50.0% rent
Afford Score
12.0
+59%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(5,941)
Black0.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(482)
Asian5.6%(409)
Other1%(75)
Diversity Score32.8%(2,383)
Diversity Score
33
+69%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sausalito, California?

Sausalito, California has about 7,269 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sausalito, California?

The typical household in Sausalito, California earns about $120,920 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 $1,451,800, and the typical rent is about $2,721 a month.

How educated are people in Sausalito, California?

About 70.2% 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 5.8% of people in Sausalito, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sausalito, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Sausalito, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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