South Lake Tahoe, CA

South Lake Tahoe, CA

At a Glance

How South Lake Tahoe Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Lake Tahoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is South Lake Tahoe a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

South Lake Tahoe residents earn a median household income of $73,940 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,098. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,060 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Lake Tahoe is $630,200 , 124% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $644,260. Median rent is $1,467/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

South Lake Tahoe reports 502 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,030/100K. The murder rate is 9.0/100K.

Education

34.0% of adults in South Lake Tahoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Lake Tahoe has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

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