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About
Life in Napa
The median home price hovers around $856,400 and median rent runs $2,282 monthly, so you're paying Wine Country prices even if you're not working in wine. Jobs exist beyond hospitality—the Napa State Hospital, Treasury Wine Estates, and The Doctors Company provide employment alternatives—but the hospitality sector remains the backbone, which means the economy can feel seasonal and tourist-dependent. Weather is pleasant most of the year: mild winters (though genuinely wet from October through April with occasional flooding concerns) and warm, dry summers, but heat waves pushing above 100 degrees do happen, and wildfires are a summer concern.
Napa at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Foreign-Born
20.9%
Broadband Internet
93.3%
of households
Population Growth
-3.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Napa: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Napa, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (71.7%), and 30.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.0%
of residents
65 and Older
18.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.3%
of households
Married Couples
49.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Napa
In Napa, rent runs 12% above the CA average, and home values are 17% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,921
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $861,798 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Napa
Unemployment in Napa is 1.1 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Napa Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.9 min avg
How Napa residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Napa, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS)
Regional airport · few flights387k passengers boarded in 2025
- 40 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 47 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Napa runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
218.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,180.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Napa Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Napa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Napa County, which includes Napa, the most common type is strong wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | High Wind | $10 |
| 2024 | 13 | Flood | $20 |
| 2023 | 8 | High Wind | Not estimated |
| 2022 | 7 | Heat | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 9 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 10 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 30 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 8 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
230 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Napa County, county-wide
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Solano County, CA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 20 miles from Napa) is typically good — 353 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
353
per year
Moderate Days
3
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Solano County, CA (20 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Napa has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
26.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
12
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
68
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 40°F | 4.98" |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 5.13" |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 3.67" |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 1.72" |
| May | 77°F | 50°F | 1.08" |
| Jun | 82°F | 54°F | 0.29" |
| Jul | 83°F | 56°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 84°F | 56°F | 0.06" |
| Sep | 84°F | 53°F | 0.09" |
| Oct | 78°F | 49°F | 1.34" |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 2.77" |
| Dec | 59°F | 40°F | 5.53" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Napa
Napa has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Dept of State Hospitals - Napa
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Sonoma Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Sonoma
Sutter Solano Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12 mi away · Vallejo
Kaiser Foundation Hospital and Rehab Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 12 mi away · Vallejo
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Napa
Napa's student/teacher ratio is 23.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 38.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
22
within city limits
Private Schools
12
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Napa
Public · 2-year · 3,813 students · in-state tuition $1,156 · 30% graduate · median earnings $55,399 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Napa
Napa has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
22 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
24 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
27 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
32 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
33 mi awayGolden Gate National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
34 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
34 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayPublic Libraries in Napa
Napa Main Library
580 Coombs St., Napa
Cities Near Napa
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Napa?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Napa FAQ
Is Napa, California affordable?⌄
Napa's median rent is $2,282/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $105,963/year. Median home value is $856,400.
Is Napa, California safe?⌄
Napa's violent crime rate was 219 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1180 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Napa, California?⌄
Napa has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Napa, California?⌄
The cost of living in Napa is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,282/month and median household income is $105,963/year. The median home value is $856,400. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Napa, California?⌄
The average commute in Napa is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from