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South Lake Tahoe, CA
Full City Profile · California · Douglas County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
21,319
Population
2,117/sq mi density
$73,940
Median Income
$50,098 per capita
$630,200
Home Value
$644,260 Zillow
$1,467
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
502
Violent Crime/100K
2,030 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,940 median income, 3.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$630,200 home value, $1,467/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
502 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$630,200
124% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,467/mo
26% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.1%
30% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
16,275
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$630,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$644,260
Median Sale Price
$700,000
Median List Price
$672,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.1%
Owner-Occupied
53.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,467/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,208/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
74 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
15
Price Drops
19.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$502
Active Inventory
98
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
46.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $630,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $644,260 |
| Median Sale Price | $700,000 |
| Median List Price | $672,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $502 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,467 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,208 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 74 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.4% |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Active Inventory | 98 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $502 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 16,275 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 32.2% |