Truckee, CA

California · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
16,942 Population
$125,995 Median Income
$884,000 Home Value
$2,089 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
111 Violent Crime / 100K
42.3 yrs Median Age
59.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
4.7
Economy
2.7
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population16,942
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density524/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 84.4%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$125,995
Per Capita Income$73,455
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty Rate4.4%
County GDP$127M

Housing

2.7/5
Home Value (Census)$884,000
Zillow Value$993,989
Median Rent$2,089
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity25.1%
Diabetes7.0%
Depression23.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime111/100K
Property Crime1,015/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft99.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Jan / Jul29° / 63°
Rain31 in/yr
Snow207 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+59.2%
High School+94.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Work From Home28.8%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations28

How Truckee Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$125,995
Home Value$884,000
Median Rent$2,089
Poverty Rate4.4%
Bachelor's Degree+59.2%
Unemployment3.9%
Violent Crime111.4 /100K
Avg Temperature44.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population16,942
Population Density524 per sq mi
Median Age42.3 years
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 84.4% Black 0.3% Hispanic 0.9% Other 14.4%
White84.4%
Black or African American0.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races14.4%

Language

English Only81.6%
Spanish Speakers18.4%
English 81.6% Spanish 18.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability6.5%
Health Insurance90.4%

Income

68% above avg
Median Household Income$125,995
Per Capita Income$73,455
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$972
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$74,583

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.9%
Poverty Rate4.4%
Total Establishments (County)135
County GDP$127M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation21
Healthcare Facilities9
Retail Stores7
Total Establishments135

Industry Mix

Restaurants 21 Healthcare 9 Retail 7

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$74,583
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,270

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.7 min
Work From Home28.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

214% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$884,000
Zillow Home Value Index$993,989

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,300,000
Price Per Sq Ft$536
Homes Sold (month)24
Sale-to-List Ratio95.8%
Price Drops12.2%
Active Inventory90

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied77.8%

Rental Costs

80% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,089
Zillow Rent Index$4,904

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,270
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.48%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.1%
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma9.7%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity14.8%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.4%
Regular Checkup70.8%
Premature Death Rate4,389 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.2 / 10
Exercise Access7.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)9
Restaurants (County)21

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime111.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape18.6 /100K
Robbery18.6 /100K
Aggravated Assault74.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,014.8 /100K
Burglary408.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft507.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft99.0 /100K
Arson12.4 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

29°F Jan 63°F Jul
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Average44.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation30.6 in
Annual Snowfall206.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation6,655 ft (2,028 m)
Land Area32.3 sq mi (83.7 km²)
Population Density524 per sq mi
Latitude39.3505°
Longitude-120.1939°
County FIPS06091

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.8%
D 36.6%

Republican +24.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+59.2%
High School+94.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density524 per sq mi
Land Area32.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations28
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)28
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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