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Sausalito, California

Introduction to Sausalito, California

Sausalito, California, in Marin county, is 6 miles NW of San Francisco, California. The city is home to some 7,330 residents.

Sausalito History

Sausalito is located in Marin County, which was created on February 18, 1850. The city name was adopted from the Spanish word for "little willow grove." The Miwok Native Americans were the first settlers in the area. The first railroad arrived in the city in the 1870s. Don José de Cañizares became the first European to visit the city on August 5, 1775.

Sausalito and nearby Attractions

  • Bay Area Discovery Museum
  • Martinez Historical Museum
  • John Muir National Historic Site
  • Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
  • Paradise Beach County Park
  • Agate Beach County Park

Things To Do In Sausalito

Local parks include the Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park, the San Bruno Mountain State Park, the Angel Island State Park and the McNears Beach County Park. Local museums include the Treasure Island Museum, the Cartoon Art Museum and the Habitot Children's Museum. The Christ Episcopal Church and the Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church are the local houses of worship.

Sausalito Transportation

San Francisco International Airport is nearby.

Sausalito Higher Education

Some local colleges and universities include the University of California-San Francisco, the University of San Francisco and the College of Marin.

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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