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South Lake Tahoe

#3 in Best Places to Live in El Dorado County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in California
  • 50 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    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+
    South Lake Tahoe is a town in California with a population of 21,814. South Lake Tahoe is in El Dorado County. Living in South Lake Tahoe offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In South Lake Tahoe there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in South Lake Tahoe and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in South Lake Tahoe are above average.
    About South Lake Tahoe...
    Population
    21,814
    Town near
    Reno
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $391,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $962
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      56%
    • Own
      44%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      357.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      9
      6.1
    • Rape
      45.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      90.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      357.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,514.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      158.3
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%
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    Working in South Lake Tahoe

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $48,653
    National
    $55,322
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    South Lake Tahoe Reviews

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    SLT is home. The community can be tight-nit but once you live here you are local. Great outdoor activities! Skiing, snowboarding, water sports, hiking, camping, fishing--you name it, Tahoe has it.
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    South Lake Tahoe is an INCREDIBLE place to live. Surrounded by sheer beauty and nature, this town has strong communities in all activities outdoors. The town is very ecologically aware, with many efforts to protect the lake and the wilderness surrounding it. The population is quite small, and many people know one another here. Lake Tahoe is a vacation town so many job opportunities revolve around the tourist seasons.
    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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