California · Metropolitan Area
Sunnyside-Tahoe City is a small town in California with a population of 1,658. Residents earn $121,154 per year, which is 61% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sunnyside-Tahoe City receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Sunnyside-Tahoe City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sunnyside-Tahoe City is $121,154, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Sunnyside-Tahoe City among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sunnyside-Tahoe City is $1,032,700, making it a premium housing market at 266% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,625 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Sunnyside-Tahoe City is a highly educated community — 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Sunnyside-Tahoe City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches, including 179.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 90.2% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.8% |
| 27% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $121,154 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $76,225 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,400 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $119,682 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,743 |
| County GDP | $34,304M |
| Restaurants | 1,045 |
| Healthcare | 1,442 |
| Retail | 1,287 |
| Manufacturing | 300 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,826 |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.76% |
| Commute Time | 41.7 min |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |
| Census Median | $1,032,700 |
| 266% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,250,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,250,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $524 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,625 |
| 40% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,826 |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.76% |
| Obesity | 25.5% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.8% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,086/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,442 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 179.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,000 ft (2,134 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 476/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1483°N, 120.1709°W |
| County FIPS | 06061 |
Winner: Republican by 8.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.2% |
| 79% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 476/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,442 |
| Restaurants | 1,045 |
| Retail Stores | 1,287 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 41.7 min |
| Work from Home | 19.2% |