American Canyon, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific Napa, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

64.1

D

out of 100

Overview

American Canyon is a California city with a population of approximately 21,347, part of the Napa, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $738,626. Median household income is $122,694.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 21,347 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $738,626 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $122,694 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 33.3 minutes
  • Part of the Napa, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

21,347

Source: Census ACS

$738,626

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$122,694

Source: Census ACS

33.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

36

Source: Walk Score

161 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Napa County (county-level results)

66%
31%
Democrat 43,212
Republican 20,357
Leans D+34.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 27.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 45.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 32.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 36/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 50.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 64.1

Location

American Canyon, CA (38.1750, -122.2597)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.