Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) F
Sprouts Cafe
Coffee Shop
Revive
Coffee Shop
Simple Bliss Vegan Cafe
Coffee Shop
Alpina Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Champagne and Chocolate
Coffee Shop
Heaven's Little Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
American River Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Camp Richardson Coffee & Confectionary
Coffee Shop
Cafe Blue
Coffee Shop
Café Disque
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) B
Tahoe Art League's Art Center Gallery
Art Gallery
Lake Tahoe Historic Society Museum
Museum
Tahoe Bowl
Bowling Alley
Marcus Ashley Galllery
Art Gallery
Heavenly Village Cinemas
Cinema
The Loft
Theatre Arts
Hard Rock Stadium Cinemas
Cinema
Tallac Historic Site
Attraction
Baldwin Home
Museum
Round Hill Pines Beach Resort
Attraction
Lake of the Sky Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (31) C+
Sno-Flake Drive-In
Fast Food
Port of Subs
Fast Food
Pick 6 Sports Lounge
Bar
Hot Dogs
Fast Food
MacDuff's Pub
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Sidellis Brewery
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
The Hangar
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Keys Liquor Market
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
Lake Tahoe AleWorX
Bar
Subway / South Tahoe
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Tahoe Bottle Shop
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Baja Fresh
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Blue Granite Climbing Gym
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (8) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Sugar Pine Bakery
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Grass Roots Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Thomas F Regan Memorial City Beach
Park
South Lake Tahoe Recreation Area
Park
Lakeview Commons
Park
Al Tahoe Fields
Park
Bijou Community Park
Park
Linear Park
Park
Bonanza Community Park
Park
Shops (28) D-
Tahoe Bike Company
Bicycle
Ross
Department Store
Meek's Lumber and Hardware
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Swiss Chalet Village
Mall
Souvenir Outlet
Gift Shop
Cabin Fever Gifts
Gift Shop
Mi Pueblo Market
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Swiss Mart Food and Gas
Convenience Store
7 Eleven South Tahoe
Convenience Store
Pet Supermarket
Pets
Thran's Flowers
Florist
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Beautiful Mess a modern vintage shop
Interior Decoration
Raley's aisle 1
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Alpaca Exotic Imports
Interior Decoration
Artifacts
Interior Decoration
Quicksilver
Clothing
Little Blue House
Clothing
Patagonia
Clothing
Village Toys
Toys
Patagonia
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in South Lake Tahoe.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations F
South Y Transit Center
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe is 130/100 - which is 7% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

South Lake Tahoe crime rates are 2,055 per 100k, which is 27% lower than California
Property Crime
1,397 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
658 crimes per 100k F
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employment C

The median income in South Lake Tahoe is $52,871 - which is 17% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$52,871 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.4% B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
South Lake Tahoe Fire Station #2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
South Lake Tahoe Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Barton Memorial Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lake Valley Fire
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
South Lake Tahoe Fire Station #4
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C

South Lake Tahoe home prices are $425,700 - which is 4% higher than California
Home Price
$425,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
8.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D-

The South Lake Tahoe graduation rate is 81% - which is 1% higher than California
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (6) F
South Tahoe Middle
Blue Ridge
Bijou Community
Tahoe Valley Elementary
Sierra House Elementary
High Schools (4) F
Blue Ridge
South Tahoe High
Transitional Learning Center (Continuation)
Mt. Tallac High
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ratings A+

South Lake Tahoe has an overall rating of 92% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes B
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South Lake Tahoe, CA Area Guide

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South Lake Tahoe Area Facts

  • South Lake Tahoe has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • South Lake Tahoe crime rates are 27% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in South Lake Tahoe is 7% lower than the California average

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The Views of South Lake Tahoe 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I've lived at or near Lake Tahoe for most of my life and don't plan on leaving anytime soon. The beauty and serenity the area brings cannot be beat. The sights of the crystal clear blue lake in the summer and snow-covered mountains are what people travel from around the world to ...Read More see.

This is a great place to live or visit if you enjoy the outdoors. In the winters there are a number of resorts to choose from to snowboard or ski at. Once the snow has melted there are beautiful trails everywhere to hike and mountain bike. When temperatures get warmer in the summer the lake provides hours of enjoyment.

One nice thing about South Lake Tahoe, is that everything a person needs is in the area. There are ample places to shop and a number of delicious, local restaurants to enjoy in the area. If you need to go to a bigger city, there are a few to choose from. Reno, Nevada is a short one-hour drive and Sacramento is a two-hour drive. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Lake Tahoe? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Thomas F Regan Memorial City Beach
      South Lake Tahoe Recreation Area
      Lakeview Commons
      Al Tahoe Fields
      Bijou Community Park
      Linear Park
      Bonanza Community Park

      Entertainment

      Tahoe Art League's Art Center Gallery
      Lake Tahoe Historic Society Museum
      Tahoe Bowl
      Marcus Ashley Galllery
      Heavenly Village Cinemas
      The Loft
      Hard Rock Stadium Cinemas
      Tallac Historic Site

      Food & Drink

      Sno-Flake Drive-In
      Port of Subs
      Pick 6 Sports Lounge
      Hot Dogs
      MacDuff's Pub
      Taco Bell
      Sidellis Brewery
      Jack in the Box

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in South Lake Tahoe? Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in South Lake Tahoe.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Lake Tahoe? The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe is 130/100 - which is 7% lower than California.
      South Lake Tahoe
      130

      30% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Lake Tahoe? South Lake Tahoe crime rates are 2,055, which are 27% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,055 per 100k people

      10% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      10% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in South Lake Tahoe? The median income in South Lake Tahoe is $52,871 which is 17% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $52,8714% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,40425% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      28% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is South Lake Tahoe a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Barton Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are South Lake Tahoe home prices? South Lake Tahoe home prices are $425,700 - which is 4% higher than California
      Median home value
      $425,700130% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,09215% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      42%

      34% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does South Lake Tahoe have good schools? The South Lake Tahoe graduation rate is 81% - which is 1% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      23% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      25:1

      57% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is South Lake Tahoe a good place to live? South Lake Tahoe has an overall rating of 92% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      12 total surveys

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