Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
28%
Saint Helena
Saint Helena, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,086
Population
5,683
Renter Mix
45% Rent
It doesn’t get sweeter than this picture-perfect Napa County city
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Among the incredible cities that reside in the California wine capital that is Napa County, Saint Helena is one of the most sought-after. Positioned along California State Route 128 between the communities of Barro and Zinfandel, St. Helena encompasses over 400 vineyards that are comprised of nearly 7,000 acres of usable land. The area’s inescapable wine industry has turned St. Helena into a busy small town, but you wouldn’t know it given the city’s vibrant architecture and calming, natural surroundings.
St. Helena Highway is lined with incredible farm-to-table restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and more, all supplied with some of the best wine in the world. While the entirety of St. Helena is overflowing with greenery, specific parks like Crane Park and Lyman Park put on events that make it easy to enjoy the beautiful climate. Fantastic schools serve the area, and families and renters of all types enjoy upscale apartment rentals and incredible homes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$114,818
Average: $147,696
Education
2,627
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,755
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saint Helena has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint Helena, CA is $1,086 for one bedroom, $1,253 for two bedrooms, and $1,235 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Helena has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,086/month
348 Sq Ft
House
$9,414/month
3,093 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
- Bothe Napa Valley State Park
- Robert Ferguson Observatory
- Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
- Hood Mountain Regional 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.