What are the schools like in Napa, CA?

Napa is served primarily by Napa Valley Unified. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.4:1.

What is the median household income in Napa?

The median household income in Napa, CA is $100,273 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Napa, CA?

Napa has an average high temperature of 58.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches.

Napa, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Napa, CA affordable or expensive?

Napa's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Napa is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $771,700 and the median rent is $2,051 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Napa, CA?

Napa has a violent crime rate of 288.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1382.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Napa, CA a Good Place to Live?

Napa is a mid-sized city of 79,233 in California, with a median household income of $100,273 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Napa stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Napa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Napa city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 113.4

Napa's overall cost of living index is 113.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Napa costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Napa, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$771,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,051	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$100,273	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Napa's violent crime rate is 288.7 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

288.7 /100k

Property Crime

1382.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Napa is served primarily by Napa Valley Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Napa, CA	National Avg
School District	Napa Valley Unified	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Napa sees average highs of 58.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 26.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Napa, CA
Average High — January	58.6°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	26.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Napa, CA	National Avg
Population	79,233	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	18.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Silverado Resort, CA 5 mi Yountville, CA 7 mi Green Valley CDP (Solano County), CA 8 mi American Canyon, CA 9 mi Sonoma, CA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Napa

Napa, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

94558 94559

Napa vs Other Cities

Napa, CA vs Silverado Resort, CA Napa, CA vs Yountville, CA Napa, CA vs Green Valley CDP (Solano County), CA Napa, CA vs American Canyon, CA Napa, CA vs Sonoma, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Napa, CA affordable or expensive?

Napa's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Napa roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $771,700 and median rent is $2,051/month.

What is the crime rate in Napa, CA?

Napa's violent crime rate is 288.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1382.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Napa?

Public schools in Napa are operated by Napa Valley Unified. The district has 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.4:1. 35.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Napa, CA a good place to live?

Napa, CA has a population of 79,233, a median household income of $100,273, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Napa?

Napa averages 58.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Napa?

Napa, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 94558, 94559.

What is the population of Napa?

The population of Napa, California is 79,233 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Napa?

Key numbers for living in Napa: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $771,700, median household income $100,273, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Napa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.