Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Napa
Napa, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,149
Population
77,660
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Napa is the gateway to Wine Country, and it dazzles
Wine Country
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Vineyards
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Tasting Rooms
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Napa Valley
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Located in California's Wine Country, Napa combines historic charm with modern living along the Napa River. A one-bedroom apartment rents for an average of $2,161, with options available throughout the city's diverse neighborhoods. The Mediterranean climate supports year-round outdoor activities and the region's wine industry. Downtown Napa features local shops and cultural landmarks, including the Napa Valley Opera House, which continues to host performances since its 1879 opening. The completed Napa River Flood Project has created waterfront paths and gathering spaces where residents can dine and relax.
Founded in 1847 by Nathan Coombs, Napa serves as the gateway to Napa Valley. The city of 77,480 residents offers educational opportunities at Napa Valley College and hosts seasonal celebrations throughout the year. Residential options include the preserved Old Town district and waterfront neighborhoods. The city played a notable role in audio technology history when Edwin Pridham and Peter L. Jensen invented the moving-coil loudspeaker here in 1915, leading to the creation of Magnavox. Current rental market data shows decreasing rates across larger units, with four-bedroom apartments experiencing a 10.4% reduction compared to last year.
Explore the City
Sign welcoming visitors to Napa Valley
Barrels outside a Napa Valley vineyard
Downtown Napa in the evening
Demographics
Median Household Income
$97,136
Average: $122,732
Education
25,549
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
41,935
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Napa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Napa, CA is $1,072 for a studio, $2,152 for one bedroom, $2,719 for two bedrooms, and $3,206 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Napa has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,152/month
636 Sq Ft
House
$8,087/month
1,944 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Napa, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
297 Students
Public
Grades K-5
381 Students
Public
Grades K-5
560 Students
Public
Grades K-5
318 Students
Public
Grades K-8
278 Students
Public
Grades K-8
278 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
599 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
868 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
673 Students
Public
Grades K-8
501 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,622 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,642 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Wine Country Trail Rides & Covered Wagon Tour
- Lynch Canyon Preserve
- Sonoma State Historic Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.