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Good schools, affordable housing, and a wide range of recreational opportunities. These key elements add up to a great quality of life, and you’ll find them all in Novato.
Why Choose Novato?
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When you Choose Novato, you’ll find well-connected business locations, an educated workforce and beautiful surroundings to inspire business success.
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Novato’s vibrant economy is a catalyst for business success.
Low Unemployment Rates
The unemployment rate has dropped to 2.8% as of September 2017
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Low Unemployment Rates
The unemployment rate has dropped to 2.8% as of September 2017
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Low Unemployment Rates
The unemployment rate has dropped to 2.8% as of September 2017
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Low Unemployment Rates
The unemployment rate has dropped to 2.8% as of September 2017
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Novato public schools are designed for student success. Whether you’re considering options for your own family or your ability to recruit an educated workforce, our schools provide quality education with a focus on the skills students need for careers in innovative industries.
San Marin High School science teacher Nick WIlliams recently won the prestigious Milken Award, while Glen Corey of Novato High School holds the Paul G. Allen Distinguished Educator Award. You’ll find similarly dedicated teachers throughout the Novato Unified School District.
The Novato Unified School District results speak for themselves, with students scoring 30 points higher than the California average SAT scores.
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Novato public schools are designed for student success. Whether you’re considering options for your own family or your ability to recruit an educated workforce, our schools provide quality education with a focus on the skills students need for careers in innovative industries.
We Are Here For You
Whether you’re considering a new business venture or need help developing an existing one, the Novato Economic Development team is here for you. Please let us know how we can help and we’ll be in touch.
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Family Fun
Novato is packed with recreational activities for families and lovers of the great outdoors. In Novato you can go hiking, horseback riding, swimming and play golf. We have a home for mountain biking at Stafford Lake Bike Park. If you prefer more leisurely activities you can explore acres of beautiful parks. We’re also a dog-friendly city, with on- and off-leash opportunities to enjoy open spaces with your furry friends.
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Novato offers room to grow. We have many modern facilities, office spaces, retail and restaurant options and infill opportunities, and an Economic Development team ready to help you with site selection and permitting assistance.
- The world-renowned Buck Institute, a startup incubator center of excellence for research on aging with a vision to host a growing cluster of startups.
- Bel Marin Keys Business Park hosts established biotech companies and a range of light industry, manufacturing and business services.
- The renovated aircraft hangars at Hamilton Field are home to various technology, entertainment and biotech tenants.
- Downtown Novato, where you’ll find independent boutiques and businesses alongside familiar names like Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s.
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Novato offers the space to grow your home life. With North Bay house prices 38% less than the San Francisco Metro area you’re more likely to find the kind of home you dream about. In Novato, you’ll be close to beautiful beaches and parks, wine country, San Francisco and – only a little further afield – year-round recreation at Lake Tahoe.
Graduation Rate
The district has a 95.5% graduation rate, higher than state and county averages.
Language Arts
75% of 11th graders meet or exceed standards on the new state test for English language arts.
Continuing Education
Over 91% of NUSD graduates continue their education, often at colleges like U.C .Berkeley and Cal Poly.
Language Arts
75% of 11th graders meet or exceed standards on the new state test for English language arts.
Continuing Education
Over 91% of NUSD graduates continue their education, often at colleges like U.C .Berkeley and Cal Poly.
What’s new for Novato
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Bank of Marin Promotes Tim Myers to President
In May 2021, the board of directors of the parent company, Bank of Marin Bancorp, tapped Tim Myers to take the helm as the Novato-based institution's new president. Myers previously served as chief operating officer... Read More
June 30, 2021
COVID-19 Resources for Novato Businesses
On June 15, 2021, the State of California retired the Blueprint for a Safer Economy for industry and business sectors. This means restrictions related to business and social activities have been lifted. Face coverings will... Read More
June 28, 2021
Novato-Based Zenni Announces New Anti-Fog Glasses Lenses
Zenni Optical, the nation’s largest online eyewear retailer, unveiled its new anti-fog and anti-reflective lens technology to help those who wear glasses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each pair of anti-fog coated lenses comes with a... Read More
February 23, 2021
Adder Technology Expands in the West Coast with New Novato Office
Adder Technology, a leader in connectivity solutions and high performance IP KVM, has opened an office in Novato as part of a recently-announced global investment strategy. The company, headquartered in Cambridge UK, has expanded their... Read More
January 29, 2020
Get in touch
City of Novato
Economic Development Team
922 Machin Ave
Novato, CA 94945
Tel: (415) 899-8903
Email: econdev@novato.org