Tahoe Vista, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
821 Population 302/sq mi density
$98,264 Median Income $57,771 per capita
$817,100 Home Value $834,339 Zillow
$1,027 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$98,264 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$817,100 home value, $1,027/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Tahoe Vista, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,264
31% above
$57,771 per capita
Home Value
$817,100
190% above
Zillow: $834,339
Median Rent
$1,027/mo
12% below
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.3%
58% above
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Tahoe Vista Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
131%
Home Value
290%
Rent
88%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
158%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tahoe Vista a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tahoe Vista residents earn a median household income of $98,264 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,771. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tahoe Vista is $817,100 , 190% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $834,339. Median rent is $1,027/month, with 30.8% 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 1976.

Education

53.3% of adults in Tahoe Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% above the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tahoe Vista has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population821
Median Age60.9 yrs
Density302/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born19.5%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,264
Per Capita$57,771
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$127M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

D
Home Value$817,100
Rent$1,027
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$834,339
Housing Units1,576
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation6,485 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.3%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+23.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Tahoe Vista was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
19.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.