Cost of Living in Napa, California
Napa has a population of about 78,239. The median household income is $105,963, median gross rent is $2,282/month, and the median home value is $856,400. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Napa expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Napa is 38% above the national median and home values are 129% above the national median. Household income here is 26% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 26% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Napa?
The median gross rent in Napa, California is $2,282 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Napa?
The median owner-occupied home value in Napa is $856,400 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Napa?
The median household income in Napa is $105,963 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.