North Upper Truckee

Another popular neighborhood in South Lake Tahoe is North Upper Truckee.

Welcome to North Upper Truckee

 
The North Upper Truckee neighborhoods stand out as one of South Lake Tahoe’s finest areas due to balanced demographics of second home ownership, retirees and local professionals. This well kept and lush area is desirable to Lake Tahoe vacationers and second home homeowners “In The Know” because of the proximity to hundreds of square miles of National Forest, Echo Lake and Desolation Wilderness, Fallen Leaf Lake and South Lake Tahoe’s world famous beaches.
 
Another popular neighborhood in South Lake Tahoe is North Upper Truckee. This is a county area located between the Y Area and Meyers. Many primary residents live in this area due to its quiet, yet central location and good schools nearby.
 
North Upper Truckee residents have an abundance of recreational opportunities minutes from their homes which include world class fly fishing in the Upper Truckee River and 10 minutes over Luther Pass the West and East Fork of the Carson River. A myriad of high elevation alpine lakes are within a short drive from the North Upper Truckee neighborhoods as well and include Caples, Red, Blue, Kirkwood, Echo, Fallen Leaf and of course Lake Tahoe.
 
Winter finds a quiet serenity shrouding the entire area interrupted only by the hissing of ski’s or snowshoes gliding through a mountain meadow or possibly the far away sounds of backcountry avalanches. Within a short drive from the North Upper Truckee neighborhoods lies the skiing and riding Mecca’s of Heavenly Mountain Resort, Sierra at Tahoe and Kirkwood Mountain Resort. All three of these world class winter destinations afford the best in winter recreation and are one of the major reasons many find the North Upper Truckee area one of the best for overall proximity to these resorts.
 
When it comes to living, working and playing at Lake Tahoe many find the natural ambience of the North Upper Truckee neighborhoods to fit the bill perfectly. With home values ranging from the mid 200’s and ranging as high as just under 3.0 million it is a diverse and esoteric real estate market. Values tend to be higher for properties which enhanced by mountain or lake views as well as those backing National Forest or California Conservancy land. On the other hand there are many smaller single-family homes that are currently as low as the mid 300’s and many larger family homes available under $500,000.
 
 

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Overview for North Upper Truckee, CA

29,727 people live in North Upper Truckee, where the median age is 40.2 and the average individual income is $45,559. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

29,727

Total Population

40.2 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$45,559

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for North Upper Truckee, CA

Population Households Employment

North Upper Truckee has 12,461 households, with an average household size of 2.35. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in North Upper Truckee do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,727 people call North Upper Truckee home. The population density is 182.18 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

29,727

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.2

Median Age

52.29 / 47.71%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
12,461

Total Households

2.35

Average Household Size

$45,559

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Around North Upper Truckee, CA

There's plenty to do around North Upper Truckee, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

9
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
63
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Gathered and Grown Home, South Shore Boats, and Lily Pond Lake.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Gathered and Grown Home Logo
Dining 4.13 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
South Shore Boats Logo
Active 3.34 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Lily Pond Lake Logo
Active 3.93 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Floating Lotus Massage & Bodywork Logo
Active 3.38 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Tahoe Blue Adventures Logo
Active 3.41 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
The Tahoe Experience Logo
Active 4.41 miles 47 reviews 5/5 stars

Featured Properties in CA and NV

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MLS® 140623

$599,000

684 Shoshone Street, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,152 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 140780

$2,100,000

1966 Nez Perce Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,850 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 139697

$1,598,000

1319 Mount Diablo Circle, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,860 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 140530

$1,519,000

2402 Dundee Circle, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,930 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 140549

$1,450,000

938 Iron Mountain Circle, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,657 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 140740

$1,425,000

2106 Mewuk Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,526 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 139927

$1,200,500

2173 Shawnee Street, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,688 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 140892

$1,050,000

2280 Dundee Circle, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,275 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 140383

$998,000

293 Glenmore Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,520 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 140810

$995,000

1852 Nez Perce Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,318 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 140179

$799,000

637 Cochise Circle, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,929 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 140496

$785,000

2004 Kickapoo Street, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
4 Beds 2 Baths 2,092 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 20240089

$699,000

648 Kiowa Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-5315
5 Beds 2 Baths 2,208 Sq.Ft.
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