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10 discussions from residents and visitors

chicagoguy2020

Is South Lake Tahoe still affordable?

Hi all, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 7.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,467 for rent here. Median household income is $73,940, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,467/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating...

10 replies 7 upvotes housing
Daniel Murphy

Just moved to South Lake Tahoe, any tips?

OK so Crime rate is something to consider -South Lake Tahoe sits at 501.9 per 100K. The median home value here is around $630,200, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $73,940, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $73,940 in South Lake Tahoe. The subu...

2 replies 12 upvotes moving
chicagoguy2020

Best hidden gems in South Lake Tahoe

Hello, Poverty rate is 7.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $630,200 on average. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. With a population of 21,319, South Lake Tahoe is a small town. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas...

3 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Andrew J.

Cost of living reality check -South Lake Tahoe

Random thought, Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,467/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $73,940 in South Lake Tahoe. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Has anyone dealt with this?

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chicagoguy2020

Is it worth buying in South Lake Tahoe?

I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,467 for rent here. Household incomes average around $73,940 in South Lake Tahoe. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 21,319, South Lake Tahoe is a small town. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changi...

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Andrew J.

Working remotely from South Lake Tahoe

Hello, Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $630,200, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good s...

3 replies 15 upvotes jobs
chicagoguy2020

South Lake Tahoe housing prices -when will it stop?

Hello, Rent is about $1,467/month for a decent place. With a population of 21,319, South Lake Tahoe is a small town. Median household income is $73,940, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone de...

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Andrew J.

Job market in South Lake Tahoe for tech?

Hey, The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Thoughts? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Ian Adams

How much do you pay for rent in South Lake Tahoe?

Alright, I'm retired and Homes are going for about $630,200 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,467 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks!

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chicagoguy2020

Living in South Lake Tahoe -the reality

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,467 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recen...

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