At a Glance
Median Income
$102,231
$52,369 per capita
Home Value
$824,500
Zillow: $862,725
Median Rent
$2,165/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
1,435/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
11.2% smoking rate
How Napa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Napa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Napa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Napa residents earn a median household income of $102,231 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,369. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,535 business establishments, including 445 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Napa is $824,500 , 192% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $862,725. Median rent is $2,165/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Napa reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,435/100K. The murder rate is 5.2/100K.
Education
36.7% of adults in Napa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Napa has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population78,816
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density4,367/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born21.3%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,231
Per Capita$52,369
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$14,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,363
Housing
C
Home Value$824,500
Rent$2,165
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$862,725
Housing Units31,666
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent297/100K
Property1,435/100K
Murder5.2/100K
Assault217/100K
Burglary87/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,210/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation49 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations134
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Napa was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
21.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 445 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.