Housing & Real Estate — South Lake Tahoe, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 16,436 |
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| Occupied | 9,264 |
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| Vacant | 7,172 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 4,273 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 4,991 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $682,400 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$822,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,467/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $4,007/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 21.5% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 45.9% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 720 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 930 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,152 |
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| Built before 1960 | 3,506 |
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| Median Year Built | 1972 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
