Beard, Napa, CA
At a glance
Beard is ranked #15 of 30 neighborhoods in Napa with an overall score of 2.8/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.0/5, 20th of 30 in Napa) and nearby merchants (3.5/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.0/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Beard is about as central as Napa gets without being downtown. Hemmed by Highway 29 on the west and Trancas Street on the north, it's the neighborhood you pick when you want to be five minutes from everything and don't much care about being the prettiest block on the tour. Jefferson and Trancas do the heavy lifting for errands and getting out of town. The mix here is genuinely mixed: residential streets bumping up against commercial frontage, with the Bel Aire Plaza shopping center sitting just off the northwest corner for groceries and the Trader Joe's run. It's practical Napa, the kind of address that handles a two-car household commuting in different directions without anyone planning their day around traffic. The honest part: the highway and the arterials that make Beard convenient also make it louder and busier than the tucked-away neighborhoods west of 29. You trade quiet for access. If you want leafy and sleepy, look at Browns Valley; if you want to spend less time in the car, Beard earns its keep.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.5
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Middle | Middle | 6-8 |
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Beard FAQs8 answers
Is Beard a good place to live?
Beard ranks 15th of 30 neighborhoods in Napa with an overall Houseberry score of 2.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.5/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.0/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).
Is Beard safe?
Beard, Napa scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 20th of 30 neighborhoods in Napa.
Which schools serve Beard?
Schools serving Beard, Napa include Redwood Middle.
What is the weather like in Beard?
Beard, Napa receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 17th of 30 in Napa. Summer days run 53° to 82°F and winter days 39° to 59°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 26 inches a year.
Is Beard walkable to shops and restaurants?
Beard, Napa scores 3.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 11th of 30 in Napa.
What is Beard known for?
Beard, Napa is associated with Central Location, Retail Adjacent and Quick Highway Access. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.0/5).
How does Beard compare to other Napa neighborhoods?
Beard ranks 15th of 30 neighborhoods in Napa. It ranks 20th of 30 in Napa for safety (4.0/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Napa are Silverado Country Club and Alta Heights.
What are the downsides of living in Beard?
Beard, Napa scores lowest on schools (2.0/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).
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