Napa, California Income Statistics
Napa Wealth Score
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Napa | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,280 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $69,420 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.3% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 19.4% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 21.7% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Napa is about 7% higher than in California. Income has been growing slower in Napa (5.3%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 19% of adults in Napa earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Napa, California grew by 67.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $106,280 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.3% per year.
Napa has stayed well above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2011, at 18% higher. The gap has widened from 24% in 2009 to 32% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Napa
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Households by income, 2024
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About 13,000 households (52.3% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 14.0% of households in Napa had an income under $35,000 and 34.1% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Napa has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (21.7% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (7.3% vs 10.1%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 810 | 3.3% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 473 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 916 | 3.7% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,275 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,803 | 7.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,274 | 13.2% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,297 | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,527 | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,069 | 12.4% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 5,404 | 21.7% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 24,848 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 10,680 residents (19.4% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 22.0% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 11.8% of Napa residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 24.9% had some income but less than $25,000, and 29.1% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Napa has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (19.4% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (10.6% vs 12.6%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 6,512 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 5,774 | 10.5% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,778 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5,168 | 9.4% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,633 | 8.4% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5,852 | 10.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8,354 | 15.2% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,348 | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 10,680 | 19.4% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 55,100 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 11.8% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Napa
| Metric | Napa | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.534 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $76,138 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $72,797 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 4.4% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Napa, it is 0.534, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 5% more than women's income in Napa, California. Over a 35-year career, a 5% wage gap accumulates to roughly $116,935 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Napa, California has narrowed from about 13% to 4% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 14% in 2011, and in 2023 women out-earned men by 3%. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,810 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Napa | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 13.4% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 18 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,899 people are unemployed in Napa, California.
The average commute time in Napa is 18 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Napa, California has fallen from 8.8% to 5.2% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.2% in 2012 and fell as low as 4.7% in 2019.
Napa was above the U.S. unemployment rate from 2011 to 2014, slipped below it by 2015, falling as far as 1.3 points lower in 2017, then climbed back above it by 2022. In 2024 the two were level.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Napa, California has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Napa, California.
How Rich Is Napa, California?
Napa has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $106,280, about 7% higher than the California average of $99,161.
How fast is household income rising in Napa, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Napa, California rose 67%, from $63,555 to $106,280. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +67% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Napa in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Napa, California was $102,093, up 1% from $101,429 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Napa in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Napa, California was $88,238. By 2024 it had risen 20% to $106,280.
Is it hard to find a job in Napa, California?
Unemployment in Napa, California is only 5.2%, well below the California rate of 6.6%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Napa, California?
The Gini coefficient in Napa is 0.534. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Napa, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Napa, California has narrowed from about 13% to 4% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 14% in 2011, and in 2023 women out-earned men by 3%. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,810 since 2009.
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