Living in Napa, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Napa · Census data 2020–2024
Napa has 78,239 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $105,963 (7% higher than the California median), the median home value is $856,400, the median rent is $2,282/month.
Napa at a glance
- Population
- 78,239
- Median age
- 41.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $105,963State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $856,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,282/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Napa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May to July and October.
Cost of living in Napa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Napa the median home value is $856,400, 157% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,282 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,246 a month in housing costs.
Napa median household income
The median household income in Napa is $105,963 and the income per person is $56,032. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Napa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 32,141
- Owner-occupied
- 58.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.3%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.57
Napa demographics
- Population
- 78,239
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 29,984
- Foreign-born
- 20.9%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Napa ›
Education in Napa
38.2% of adults 25 and older in Napa have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Napa
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Napa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa | 78,239 | $105,963 | $856,400 | $2,282 |
| Silverado Resort | 892 | $173,832 | $1,596,400 | $3,501 |
| Yountville | 3,348 | $80,342 | $802,200 | $2,399 |
| Green Valley | 1,364 | $142,000 | $1,200,200 | $2,394 |
| American Canyon | 21,691 | $121,700 | $692,600 | $2,537 |
| Sonoma | 10,670 | $98,527 | $970,500 | $2,226 |
| Boyes Hot Springs | 7,247 | $101,288 | $783,300 | $1,876 |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | 3,347 | $85,694 | $823,800 | $1,743 |
| El Verano | 3,443 | $123,738 | $909,300 | $2,372 |
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Napa ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Napa: FAQ
What is the median household income in Napa, CA?
The median household income in Napa is $105,963, 7% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Napa?
The median home value in Napa is $856,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Napa?
The median gross rent in Napa is $2,282 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Napa, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Napa?
The median age in Napa is 41.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Napa?
The average commute to work in Napa is 24 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Napa?
The unemployment rate in Napa is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Napa?
38.2% of adults in Napa have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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