The Napa Community

The Department of State Hospitals - Napa is located in Napa, California (approximate pop. 79,000), which is the largest community in the renowned viticulture center. The schools in the area are reputable. There are a variety of afterschool and daycare centers for working parents to choose from.

The climate is often described as Mediterranean. Fall and spring days are pleasant and summer days are warm, with three or four brief heatwaves throughout the year. The temperatures during summer nights range between 50 and 65 degrees. The rainy season begins in November, with little or no rain after April. Winter daytime temperatures fluctuate between 50 and 65 degrees, with evening temperatures rarely dropping below 32 degrees between mid-December and March.

Apartments, duplexes, and houses are available in Napa. You can expect to find the following prices for modern housing in the city:

• Studio, unfurnished apartment: $1,300+ per month
• One-bedroom,unfurnished apartment: $1,700+ per month
• Two-bedroom, one bath house: $2,500+ per month
• Three-bedroom, 2-bath house: $3,000+ per month
  

DSH-Napa has limited short-term on campus-housing options that may be available to those who are moving to the area for internship. This housing cannot be guaranteed and is pursued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Interns often live in the town of Napa. More affordable options that are close by include the cities of American Canyon, Fairfield, and Vallejo (approximately a 30-minute commute). Many interns elect to live in Berkeley ((approximately a 45-minute commute) or San Francisco ((approximately an hour or more commute).