Lake of the Pines, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,012 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$118,661 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$639,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,119 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,456 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nevada County
3
Truckee-Grass Valley Urban Area
3
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nevada County
3
Truckee-Grass Valley Urban Area
3
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 2 42
Feb 7 2 45
Mar 7 1 49
Apr 3 0 53
May 2 0 61
Jun 1 0 68
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 1 0 68
Oct 2 0 59
Nov 5 0 48
Dec 8 1 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 7%

Schools

Cottage Hill Elementary
<1 miles, N 2.8 star
Bear River High
<1 miles, NW 3.7 star
Magnolia Intermediate
1 miles, N 2.3 star

Colleges

Sierra College
19 miles, SW 1.4 star
William Jessup University
20 miles, SW 1.9 star
Hoss Lee Academy
25 miles, SW

Hospitals

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
7 miles, SW 5 star
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
13 miles, NE 2.3 star
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
21 miles, SW 5 star
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Roseville
22 miles, SW 2.3 star

Airports

Sacramento International Airport
37 miles, W 3.2 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
76 miles, E 2.3 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
80 miles, SW 1 star