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Living in American Canyon, CA
Explore American Canyon and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.3 / 10
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American Canyon at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population21,691
Median Household Income$121,700
Median Home Value$692,600
Median Gross Rent$2,537
Median Age36.8
Average Household Size3.6
Unemployment5.6%
Work From Home11.7%
Homeownership74.3%
Housing Vacancy2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
American Canyon is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in American Canyon and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in American Canyon
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$692,600
Median Gross Rent$2,537
Homeownership74.3%
Housing Vacancy2.3%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for American Canyon, CA
Median Household Income$121,700
Unemployment5.6%
Work From Home11.7%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in American Canyon and how households are structured
Population21,691
Median Age36.8
Average Household Size3.6
American Canyon is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in American Canyon
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for American Canyon point to warm summers, cool winters, moderate annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High78.7°F
Average Winter Low38.2°F
Annual Rainfall20.2 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in American Canyon
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
American Canyon is located in Napa County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Napa County.
County Intelligence
American Canyon & Napa County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
American Canyon is located in Napa County, California.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in American Canyon.
Current NarrowTheList data for American Canyon shows a population of about 21,691. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Napa County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for American Canyon.
For someone considering a move to American Canyon, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.