North Upper Truckee
Offering peaceful mountain living, forested homesites, and year-round outdoor recreation
Offering peaceful mountain living, forested homesites, and year-round outdoor recreation
Known for forested homesites, outdoor recreation, and authentic Tahoe livin
North Upper Truckee is a quiet residential neighborhood located south of The Y along the base of Angora Ridge. Surrounded by the Upper Truckee River, Washoe Meadows State Park, and thousands of acres of U.S. Forest Service land, the neighborhood offers a peaceful mountain setting with convenient access to both outdoor recreation and everyday amenities. Larger parcels, mature pines, and limited through traffic have made it one of South Lake Tahoe's most desirable communities for full-time residents and second-home owners alike.
The neighborhood features a diverse mix of classic Tahoe cabins, updated mountain homes, and custom residences, many situated on generously sized lots that border conservancy land or national forest. This natural setting provides exceptional privacy while preserving the neighborhood's forested character. Buyers are often drawn to North Upper Truckee for its spacious feel, established homes, and close connection to the surrounding landscape.
Life in North Upper Truckee is centered on year-round recreation. Residents enjoy immediate access to hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing, with nearby destinations including Washoe Meadows State Park, Angora Lakes, Fallen Leaf Lake, and Echo Summit. The Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School, shopping, restaurants, and services at The Y are all just minutes away, while Heavenly, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Kirkwood offer convenient access to skiing throughout the winter. For buyers seeking larger lots, forest surroundings, and exceptional access to the outdoors, North Upper Truckee remains one of the South Shore's most sought-after neighborhoods.
29,527 people live in North Upper Truckee, where the median age is 40.3 and the average individual income is $54,839. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around North Upper Truckee, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fallen Leaf Store, Honeybee Ice Cream Truck, and Barkley Co.
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| Dining | 1.36 miles | 15 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.66 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.44 miles | 2 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.44 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.44 miles | 7 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.44 miles | 6 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.44 miles | 11 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.45 miles | 49 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.52 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.56 miles | 146 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.88 miles | 108 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.88 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.01 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.2 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.93 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.05 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.14 miles | 2 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.24 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.34 miles | 121 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.54 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.54 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.52 miles | 4 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
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North Upper Truckee has 12,678 households, with an average household size of 2.29. 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. 29,527 people call North Upper Truckee home. The population density is 181 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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