Cost of living
The cost of living in Napa, CA is about 58% more than the national index and around 18% more than the state of California’s. Napa is one of the best places to live in California, with its beautiful wide-open spaces, tranquility, great culture, and top-notch attractions and amenities. Discriminating homebuyers will find Napa’s relatively higher cost of living well worth it, given the excellent quality of life the city and Napa Valley, in general, has to offer.
Employment & job opportunities
The median household income in the city of Napa is around $82,000, which is around 15% than the median household income in California. Many Napa residents commute to nearby employment centers for work, including to Oakland and San Francisco, which are just less than an hour away. Within Napa, the largest employer is the healthcare industry, followed by accommodation and food services, education, and the beverage industry.
The weather
Napa enjoys a Mediterranean climate that’s perfect for growing wine grapes. It brings a beautiful nature show throughout Napa Valley as the landscape changes with the season. The weather is also ideal for outdoor activities almost all year round. Summers in Napa Valley are warm, sunny, and dry, with average high temperatures of 81 degrees F to 83 degrees F. Winters can be rainy and cloudy, with average lows of 39 degrees F to 42 degrees F. The temperatures can vary drastically from day to night, sometimes by as much as 30 degrees, so it’s always advisable to wear layers. Harvest season in Napa Valley falls from late August to October. This is a very special time of the year in the area, as visitors come in droves to see the vineyards in vibrant shades of red and gold, participate in harvest activities, and sample the valley’s wines and produce.
Restaurants
Napa offers a culinary adventure you can’t find anywhere else. Restaurants in the city boast cozy interiors that reflect the refreshingly laid-back lifestyle of the valley, and the food is prepared with only the freshest farm to table ingredients. Whether you’re in for a casual dining experience or something fancier, there’s a restaurant that caters to your every mood. Downtown Napa is home to numerous restaurants that are a mix of old staples and new favorites. The
Oxbow Public Market is a popular gathering place, and home to quite a few restaurants and food stalls serving everything from barbeques and BLTs to modern Japanese cuisine and Argentinian empanada. Some of the must-visits in the city include:
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