Tahoe Sierra

The Tahoe Sierra neighborhood of Lake Tahoe may be one of the best kept secrets.

Welcome to Tahoe Sierra

 
The Tahoe Sierra neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe is an esoteric mix of old and new Tahoe with some homes dating back to the earliest part of the 20th century but with many properties being only 5-10 years old. Situated between two of the main tributaries feeding Lake Tahoe, the Upper Truckee river and Trout Creek many properties on the “perimeter” of Tahoe Sierra lie directly on these streams lush and pristine meadows. Most homes in Tahoe Sierra are within walking distance of these streams and meadows and access directly to Lake Tahoe for the more intrepid. The back of the neighborhood backs up to miles and miles of National Forest for outdoor recreation such as mountain biking, hiking or just strolling through the forest. Fly fishing is a popular pastime for many residents of Tahoe Sierra with excellent fishing to be had in both nearby streams.
 
The Tahoe Sierra neighborhood of Lake Tahoe may be one of the best kept secrets.
 
The Tahoe Sierra neighborhood is convenient to everything Tahoe and by making Tahoe Sierra your Lake Tahoe home you will be just minutes to world class skiing and riding at Heavenly Mountain Resort, Lake Tahoe’s pristine beaches, world famous nightlife at Stateline, Nevada, a myrid of shopping, restaurants, night clubs, hiking, mountain biking or just plain “kicking back”.
 
Real Estate values in the Tahoe Sierra neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe vary considerably with the highest and most solid being those homes that face either the North Upper Truckee meadow or the Trout Creek meadow with values ranging for the former from the mid 200’s to the mid 600’s As for the rest of Tahoe Sierra values range from the low to id 100’s to the high 300’s. The medium value for the Tahoe Sierra as of early 2010 is $230,000. Most properties lie on smaller parcel averaging 5,600 square feet with some parcels on or near the meadows surpassing 1-2 acres.
 
The Tahoe Sierra neighborhood of Lake Tahoe may be one of the best kept secrets however for securing a great value when purchasing Lake Tahoe real estate by merit of sporting one of the most affordable neighborhoods of the entire Lake Tahoe basin and coupled with an “old Tahoe” ambiance and old fashioned neighborhood values the Tahoe Sierra area should be seriously studied prior to purchasing Lake Tahoe real estate.
 
 

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Overview for Tahoe Sierra, CA

29,727 people live in Tahoe Sierra, 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 Tahoe Sierra, CA

Tahoe Sierra 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 Tahoe Sierra do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,727 people call Tahoe Sierra 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

0-9:

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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Marital Status

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Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Around Tahoe Sierra, CA

There's plenty to do around Tahoe Sierra, 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 Lily Pond Lake, Floating Lotus Massage & Bodywork, and South Shore Boats.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 3.93 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.38 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.34 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.41 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.56 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.41 miles 47 reviews 5/5 stars
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