South Lake Tahoe, CA
Living in South Lake Tahoe
Bikeability80
Walkability79
Commute95
Public Transit57
Affordability60
Public Safety55
Airports50
Hospitals80
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation-175 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black1%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate24%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service33%
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$404kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$931Median Monthly Rent+$120 (2010–19)
22%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 196926%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas2%
Utility gas84%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in South Lake Tahoe
United States45
California55
Sacramento Metro Area49
El Dorado County25
Property Crime in South Lake Tahoe
United States48
California56
Sacramento Metro Area45
El Dorado County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 14 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 17 |
| Apr | 45 | 1 | 7 |
| May | 52 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 50 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 9 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Lake Tahoe
Inland Flooding24
Tornado3
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Lake Tahoe, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Lake Tahoe, CA
Grace Christian Academy
13 miles, E
Faith Christian Academy
14 miles, E
Rite of Passage High School Minden
14 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near South Lake Tahoe, CA
Sierra Nevada College
21 miles, N
University of Nevada-Reno
43 miles, N
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
62 miles, W
William Jessup University
71 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Lake Tahoe, CA
Barton Memorial Hospital
2 miles, SW
Carson Valley Medical Center
14 miles, E
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
21 miles, NE
Incline Village Community Hospital
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near South Lake Tahoe, CA
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
40 miles, N
Sacramento International Airport
88 miles, W
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
99 miles, SW
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
110 miles, SE