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 User Rating 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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