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Sausalito, California

Sausalito, California, in Marin county, is 6 miles NW of San Francisco, California. Part of the surrounding San Francisco metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Sausalito is home to some 7,330 residents.

The People and Families of Sausalito

In Sausalito, about 42% of adults are married. People in Sausalito have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sausalito had a median family income of $123,467. More so than most places, the people in Sausalito generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Sausalito are poor than in most places in California. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Sausalito than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($172,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Sausalito. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Sausalito Housing

According to the 2000 census, 49% of the housing in Sausalito was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Sausalito, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Sausalito, 65% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Sausalito it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the city.

High Points

Sausalito strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySausalito Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySausalito Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySausalito College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySausalito Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySausalito Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySausalito Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Sausalito Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Sausalito People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Sausalito Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Sausalito, CA

Comparing Sausalito to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population63
Racial Diversity62
Female Share of the Population58
Senior Citizens47
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built42
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime66

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