Accommodation and Food Services in Napa, CA
Metro Market Score 82.7 (Difficult), ranked #292 of 298 metros. 440 establishments, 12,026 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national accommodation and food services average.
Napa is a specialized hub for accommodation and food services, with a location quotient of 1.65 and industry concentration in the bottom 10%. Higher-than-average firm density means more competition for talent and customers, but also a deeper local supply chain and client pool.
440 Accommodation and Food Services Firms in Napa
Napa vs California Statewide
How this metro's accommodation and food services market compares to California overall. The state ranks #47/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Napa | CA Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 82.7 Difficult | 57.2 High |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #292 of 298 metros | #47 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Napa
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Accommodation and Food Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Napa's 82.7 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Accommodation and Food Services in States Bordering California
State-level entry risk for accommodation and food services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Accommodation and Food Services in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for accommodation and food services across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Napa, CA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.