Market Intelligence Report — CA-900

Napa, CA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-CA-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$1.35M
-3.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.23
+5.6% YoY

Active Inventory

533
-2.9% YoY

Median DOM

81 Days
-13.8% YoY

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The Napa market currently exhibits Very Weak conditions, primarily driven by a low pending ratio of 0.23, indicating significant disconnect between demand and available inventory. This absorption rate points to a market where supply far outweighs buyer activity.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

4.2%-0.2 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

132,949-0.1% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Napa market right now.

Active listings have contracted modestly by 2.9% year-over-year, while new listings experienced a significant 13.3% increase over the past year, contributing to elevated overall inventory. Despite a 13.8% decline in median days on market, the substantial pending ratio of 0.23 (though up 5.6% year-over-year from a low base) suggests a challenging environment for demand absorption. Median listing prices have experienced a 3.5% year-over-year decline.

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Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$1.35M-1.3% MoM

Active Inventory

533-2.9% YoY

Days on Market

81-13.8% YoY

Sold Score™

35+5.6% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

35
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.23, market conditions strongly favor inventory accumulation, placing considerable pressure on pricing discipline. The slow pace of transactions means sellers face extended timelines and may need to adjust price expectations to align with current demand levels. Negotiating leverage rests firmly with prospective buyers due to the ample supply relative to absorption.

Luxury Segment

The luxury segment, characterized by a substantial average listing price of $2,649,924 compared to a median of $1,349,000, shows a 3.9% year-over-year increase in average prices, contrasting with a 3.5% decline in median listing prices. However, median $/sqft saw only a modest 0.8% increase, indicating some price resistance at higher price points. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

533 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 136 per month.

Pricing Pressure
16.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -3.4% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$1K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.8% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.23

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

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Very Weak

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Buyer Demand Index
23%
Median Days on Market
81 days
Inventory YoY
−3%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Napa, CA
CBSA Code
34900
State
CA

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Napa?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Napa metro is classified as Very Weak. Pending ratio is 0.23 with median days on market at 81.

  • Are home prices dropping in Napa?+

    Median listing price is $1.35M, -3.5% year over year. 16.2% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Napa?+

    The typical listing sits 81 days on market, a -13.8% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 136 per month.

  • What's happening in the Napa luxury market?+

    The luxury segment, characterized by a substantial average listing price of $2,649,924 compared to a median of $1,349,000, shows a 3.9% year-over-year increase in average prices, contrasting with a 3.5% decline in median listing prices. However, median $/sqft saw only a modest 0.8% increase, indicating some price resistance at higher price points. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted Napa real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Napa agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 34900 · 36mo history