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South Lake Tahoe

#4 in Best Places to Live in El Dorado County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in California
  • 31 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    B-
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    C-
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
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Population
21,506

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$343,900
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$892
National
$949
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Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    56%
  • Own
    44%

South Lake Tahoe Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    161
    283
  • Murder
    5
    6
  • Rape
    23
    41
  • Robbery
    106
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    414
    500
  • Theft
    1,365
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    198
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$42,401
National
$55,322
Children
15%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    37%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    15%
    13%
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South Lake Tahoe Reviews

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South Lake has a lot to offer! There are lots of activities to be shared. Many of the people are very like minded and participate in said activities. The town could use some updates, but overall it's a great place. South Lake thrives off of tourism, but other opportunity can be hard to come by. Overall, my experiences in South Lake have been nothing short of amazing!
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I have lived in South Lake Tahoe for many many years. It is one of the most beautiful places in California! During the winter there is plenty of fun to be had. Skiing or boarding, sledding and snowmobileing and many other fun activities. What's great about Tahoe is once the snow has finally all gone the summer can be just as much fun as the winter. With beautiful weather and the big beautiful blue Lake the beach is more fun then recess. And when the sun has gone down there is plenty of night life as well. I just had a baby about a year and a half ago and Lake Tahoe is the perfect place to raise a child! I am blessed to have been able to live in Tahoe on and off for so long!
Love South Lake Tahoe! Has many outdoor activities, beautiful places, and good business. However, during holidays and the summer it can get very busy and traffic can be outrageous!