St. Helena: Economy & Jobs
St. Helena's typical household earns $148,750 (1.3× higher than Napa County median $111,471; 1.5× higher than California median $101,942), with homes at a median value of $1,647,700. The surrounding county supports 80,265 jobs (avg $70,866).
- $128,075 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $148,750 — above the California median ($101,942). Poverty rate 5.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 53% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 11.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | very expensive |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 19.3% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 53.0% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 5.3% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $67,180 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $8,604,062 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $128,075 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $180,292 |
| Median Household Income | $148,750 (vs California $101,942) |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $148,750 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.7% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 20% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 21.10 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 19.5% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 80,265 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $5,688,067,569 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $70,866 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 17,945,910 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% (vs California 6.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 513 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 242,403 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 472.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Cattle, Berry Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 4,455 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 65,151 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 4,324,648 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 35 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 19 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 52 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 30 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 23 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 142 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 89 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 21 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 45 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (3)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Howell Mountain Market |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 74 |
Sources: USDA SNAP — county FIPS aggregate
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ST HELENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $856,327,082 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,204.41 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 138,019 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 67.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 6.3% |
| Pct Walked | 19.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 48.9 years (vs California 37.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 44.9% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 3 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12