The Town FilesAmerican Canyon, California
City in Napa County · population 21,837 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $692,600
- Household income
- $121,700
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 36.8
American Canyon is a city of 21,837 people in Napa County, California. The median home is worth $692,600, above the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks better for families than 78% of California towns.
How American Canyon ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in American Canyon is worth $692,600, above the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $121,700, which is more affordable than 63% of California towns. Median rent is $2,537 a month. 74.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | American Canyon | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $692,600 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $2,537 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $121,700 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 74.3% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in American Canyon
| People | American Canyon | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.7% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 29.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 93.3% |
Weather in American Canyon
July highs average 78.7°F and January lows 38.2°F. About 20.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 34 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of American Canyon since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on April 7, 2011 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 7, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 19, 1983.
Severe weather in Napa County since 1996
Napa County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4699: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3592: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| October 16, 2020 | Fire | DR-4569: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Napa County
Napa County had 80,265 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,866 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in American Canyon itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in American Canyon
5 public schools with 4,408 students, about 24.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High | 9-12 | 1,698 | 24.6 |
| American Canyon Middle | 6-8 | 1,036 | 24.7 |
| Canyon Oaks Elementary | K-5 | 680 | 26.2 |
| Donaldson Way Elementary | K-5 | 517 | 25.9 |
| Napa Junction Elementary | K-5 | 477 | 23.9 |
Towns near American Canyon
- Vallejo, CA5.0 mi · 126,090 people · home $589,500
- Napa, CA8.5 mi · 79,246 people · home $856,400
- Crockett, CA9.0 mi · 3,242 people · home $776,100
- Benicia, CA9.3 mi · 27,131 people · home $810,000
- Rodeo, CA9.8 mi · 9,653 people · home $663,200
- Hercules, CA11.0 mi · 26,016 people · home $769,400
- Pinole, CA12.7 mi · 19,022 people · home $718,600
- Montalvin Manor, CA13.1 mi · 3,099 people · home $438,600
American Canyon questions
Is American Canyon, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, American Canyon scores better for retirees than 24% of California towns and quieter than 28%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in American Canyon?
The median owner-occupied home in American Canyon is valued at $692,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $121,700, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is $2,537 a month.
What is the weather like in American Canyon?
July highs average 78.7°F and January lows 38.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 20.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does American Canyon get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of American Canyon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on April 7, 2011. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)