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NapaCA
A city of 78,239. Home to 41 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
1 bordering townMap →
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Population
78,239
+3% since 2010
Typical home
$863K
−2% in a year
Household income
$106K
median
Median age
41.5
years
Jobs based here
30,053
Balanced
What makes Napa stand out
The 3 things Napa does most differently from other towns.
Napa Opera HouseHistory
41 historic places
41 places on the National Register
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
$863Ktypical home
Housing
$863K typical home
13% above the CA typical home
Down 2% in a year.
100 U.S. towns● Napa
Health
Healthier than 67%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than CA on 2 measures, worse on 2.
College town
Napa Valley College calls Napa home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Napa’s report card
Housing$863K13% above the CA typical homeHealthB+Healthier than 67% of U.S. townsOutdoors20 miof trails · 12.7% conservedCommute14 miHalf of commuters travel lessHazards96/100Very high risk of storm & flood damageSchoolsB+Beats 67% of CA districtsClimate86°/38°Summer high · winter lowSafetyC+Less crime than 35% of U.S. towns
Now in Napa
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Napa is #66 of 844 in CA for “Closest to a top hospital”. Fair?
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TT Weaver · 1d · Town talk
Napa Home Values
With the median home value in Napa being 17% above the California average, it's clear that our city is a desirable place to live. This also means that…
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Weather
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H 87° · L 56°
Local news
All →- Vintage vs Redwood - Boys Varsity Football 10/02/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 30
- Justin-Siena vs Napa - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/29/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Vintage vs Antioch - Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 12/17/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 27
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Napa. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Napa home is worth about $863K
The typical Napa home is worth about $863,000, down 2% in a year, 13% above the California typical home.
$863KZillow home value
Typical home value
Napa$863K
California$764K
Market temperature
47
days on market
97.5%
sale-to-list price
−2%
value change, 1 year
68
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 67% of U.S. towns
Napa beats the California average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. California
2 better28 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Napa | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 15.2% | 17.9% |
| Fewer adults lacking emotional support | 24.8% | 28.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.2% | 6.4% |
Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center
1.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
57th
percentile among CA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
12.7% of Napa is conserved land
20 miles of trails across 37 parks and preserves.
12.7%conserved
12.7%
conserved · 1,490 of 11,699 acres
20 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi
#193
most conserved land in CA
#165
most walkable in CA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Alston Park | 6.6 mi | 161 |
| 2. John F. Kennedy Memorial Park | 1.4 mi | 196 |
| 3. Westwood Hills Park | 0.9 mi | 112 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
About one in three working residents works right in Napa
About one in 3 of Napa’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are San Francisco (4%), St. Helena (4%) and Santa Rosa (3%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
30%work in town
Where working residents work
In Napa30%
San Francisco4%
St. Helena4%
Santa Rosa3%
Yountville2%
14 mi
median commute distance
30,053
jobs based in Napa
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 96% of U.S. communities.
96risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakes
741
paid flood claims since 1982
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Napa’s public schools outperform 67% of California districts
The public schools Napa’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 67% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Valley Elementary | K–8 | 651 | Not graded |
| Napa Valley Language Academy | K–5 | 560 | Not graded |
| Shearer Elementary | K–8 | 501 | Not graded |
| Willow Elementary | K–5 | 472 | Not graded |
| Pueblo Vista Elementary | K–5 | 451 | Not graded |
| Bel Aire Park Elementary | K–5 | 410 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CA on state tests and graduationAll 31 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, pleasant summers
Napa has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.
86°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–59°
Spring45–71°
Summer54–85°
Fall47–76°
Dec 4
typical first frost
Feb 12
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
86°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 35% of U.S. towns
Napa reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 65% report less. Within California, it does better than 59% of towns.
C+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Napa2.2
California4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Napa11.4
California18.2
U.S.15.5
35th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
59th
percentile among CA towns
166
violent crimes reported in 2025
870
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Landmarks
41 places in Napa on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Napa
42 notable people were born in Napa.
S
Shirley WalkerAmerican film and television composer · 1945–2006
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William ThompsonAmerican rower · 1908–1956D
David Dunlap(1910-1994) American rower · 1910–1994
About Napa
City in California, United States
Napa (; NAP-ə) is the largest city in and the county seat of Napa County and a principal city of Wine Country in Northern California, United States. Located in the North Bay region of the Bay Area, the city had a population of 76,921 as of July 2024. Napa is a major tourist destination in California, known for its wineries, restaurants, and arts culture.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 79,246
- Area
- 18 sq mi
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- ZIP code
- 94558, 94559, 94581
Napa’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Napa.
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