Why Live in Angwin
Angwin, located near St Helena, offers a remote atmosphere above the valley in the heart of wine country. Nestled amid the rolling hills of Howell Mountain, this small town overlooks the vineyards of Napa Valley and provides a slower pace of life with quiet, wooded areas surrounding residential pockets and wineries. The community features winding, hilly streets lined with mature evergreens and dense vegetation, with homes primarily built between the 1940s and early 1990s. Common home styles include ranch-style homes, bungalows, and mid-century modern houses, with properties near the center of town ranging from a quarter acre to 1 acre, while the surrounding hills have multi-acre lots. Angwin's median sales price is $1.1 million, higher than both the Napa County and California medians. The area is known for its scenic trails and protected natural areas, such as La Posadas State Forest and Linda Falls, which offer hiking and mountain biking opportunities. While the community is largely residential, amenities include a gas station, a bank, a fire station, and the respected Adventist Health St Helena hospital. Howell Mountain Market provides groceries and household goods, with nearby Saint Helena offering dining options like The Model Bakery, Gott’s, and The Charter Oak Restaurant. Angwin is surrounded by wineries, including ADAMVS and Rombauer Vineyards, and hosts events like the Taste of Howell Mountain. Major industries include viniculture, tourism, and education, with Pacific Union College as a significant employer. Napa is approximately 40 minutes south, Santa Rosa is 50 minutes away, and San Francisco is about an hour and a half drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Angwin a good place to live?
Angwin is a good place to live. Angwin is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Angwin is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Angwin has 1 park for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.7 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $122,034 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 50.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Angwin are home owners, with 48.6% of residents renting and 51.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Angwin can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Angwin neighborhood guide.
Is Angwin, CA a safe neighborhood?
Angwin, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Angwin?
The median home price in Angwin is $1,195,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $239,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.11%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,800 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $249K a year to afford the median home price in Angwin. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Angwin is $122K.
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Home Trends in Angwin, CA
On average, homes in Angwin, Saint Helena sell after 171 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Angwin, Saint Helena over the last 12 months is $1,025,000, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,025,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,690,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$570
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$1,195,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
28%