How long is the commute from Napa, CA?
Workers who live in Napa, CA take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
14.0% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 14.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Napa get to work
| Means of transportation | Napa | Napa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.9% (±2.4 points) | 70.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±1.7 points) | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±0.6 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.0% (±1.4 points) | 14.6% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Napa, the average commute is not measurably different from Napa County (24.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Napa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Napa County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Napa County, Napa ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 779 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Napa
| Vehicles available | Napa | Napa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±1.0 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% (±2.0 points) | 27.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% (±1.9 points) | 39.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.2% (±1.7 points) | 27.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Napa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Napa County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Napa
| Napa | Napa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.0% (±1.4 points) | 14.6% (±0.9 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±0.7 points) | 97.6% (±0.8 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±1.2 points) | 93.5% (±1.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Napa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Napa County (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Napa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa | — | 23.9 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Yountville | 7.5 mi | 21.6 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Green Valley | 7.9 mi | 28.2 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| American Canyon | 8.5 mi | 29.7 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Sonoma | 8.6 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Boyes Hot Springs | 10 mi | 26.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | 10 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| El Verano | 10 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Temelec | 11 mi | 24.2 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: American Canyon, CA (29.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Napa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Canyon | 29.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 2 | Calistoga | 24.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 3 | Napa | 23.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 4 | Yountville | 21.6 minutes (±6.4) |
| 5 | St. Helena | 21.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Angwin | 17.4 minutes (±3.7) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Napa
How long is the average commute in Napa?
Workers who live in Napa, CA take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Napa without a car?
5.4% of households in Napa have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Napa?
14.0% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Napa worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Napa city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Napa city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Napa city, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Napa city, California (place:50258, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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