All Countries
Truckee, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
Truckee, CA
At a Glance
How Truckee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Truckee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Truckee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Truckee residents earn a median household income of $125,995 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,455. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% 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 Truckee is $884,000 , 214% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $993,989. Median rent is $2,089/month, with 34.7% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Truckee reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 686/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
59.2% of adults in Truckee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Truckee has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.