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Sausalito, CA

Sausalito, CA.

Population: 11,724 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sausalito, CA is $1.58M — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.20M after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,037/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.58M

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.58M
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
-4.5%
5-year appreciation
-3.5%
10-year appreciation
+22.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$1.83M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.20M
Median list price
$1.20M
Median price per sqft
$798
1-year sale-price change
-30.4%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-0.6%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$4,037/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
United Heckathorn Co. (11 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
315
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
465
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
61,590
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
52,070

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (3 mi)
National parks include
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods National Monument, Fort Point National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
San Rafael Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
22
Hospitals include
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP, UCSF HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL, ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
630
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,518 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
53.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.0%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
84.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
95,864
Average weekly wage
$1,746
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
146

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SausalitoState medianUS median
Median home value$1.58M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.20M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$4,037/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sausalito, CA?
$1.58M.
What is the median sale price in Sausalito, CA?
$1.20M.
How long do homes take to sell in Sausalito, CA?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Sausalito, CA?
Typical rent: $4,037/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sausalito, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, tsunami.
Is Sausalito, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Sausalito, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sausalito, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sausalito, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sausalito, CA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sausalito, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sausalito, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sausalito, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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