South Lake Tahoe, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
21,319 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,940 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$630,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$787 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,352 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
26.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

El Dorado County
3
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

El Dorado County
3
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom Metro Area
4
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 15 32
Feb 3 14 34
Mar 3 16 39
Apr 1 7 44
May 1 2 51
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 65
Sep 1 1 59
Oct 1 2 49
Nov 2 8 39
Dec 3 11 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 10%

Schools

South Tahoe Middle
<1 miles, NE 1.9 star
Blue Ridge
<1 miles, NE
Tahoe Valley Elementary
1 miles, W 1.4 star
Bijou Community
1 miles, E 1.9 star

Colleges

Lake Tahoe Community College
<1 miles, SE 1.4 star
Western Nevada College
20 miles, NE 1.4 star
Sierra Nevada College
22 miles, NE 2.3 star
Carrington College-Reno
38 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Barton Memorial Hospital
1 miles, SW 5 star
Carson Valley Medical Center
14 miles, SE 3.2 star
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
22 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Reno-Tahoe International Airport
41 miles, NE 2.3 star
Sacramento International Airport
88 miles, W 3.2 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
99 miles, SW 1 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
109 miles, S 1 star