Economy & Jobs — South Lake Tahoe, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $82,002 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$84,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $50,098 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 12,780 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 32.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.5% |
| Professional | 10.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 184 |
| Real Estate Offices | 151 |
| Fast Food | 148 |
| Dental Offices | 93 |
| Physician Offices | 87 |
| Hotels Motels | 64 |
| Coffee Shops | 61 |
| Auto Repair | 59 |
| Insurance Agencies | 55 |
| Law Offices | 53 |
| Child Day Care | 52 |
| Gas Stations | 49 |
| Accounting Firms | 35 |
| Beauty Salons | 33 |
| Fitness Centers | 32 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
