South Lake Tahoe
Offering stunning alpine scenery, year-round recreation, and a vibrant mountain lifestyle.
Offering stunning alpine scenery, year-round recreation, and a vibrant mountain lifestyle.
Known for breathtaking scenery, luxury homes, and year-round outdoor recreation.
South Lake Tahoe offers a unique combination of mountain living, year-round recreation, and everyday convenience. Stretching along the lake's southern shoreline, the community blends established residential neighborhoods, vibrant commercial districts, and direct access to some of the Sierra's most recognizable outdoor destinations. For buyers seeking a full-time residence, vacation home, or investment property, South Lake Tahoe offers one of the most diverse real estate markets in the Tahoe Basin.
The area's housing stock reflects that diversity. Buyers will find everything from classic Tahoe cabins and updated mountain homes to golf course residences, luxury custom estates, and rare lakefront properties with private shoreline. Each neighborhood has its own character, whether it's the walkability of Al Tahoe, the family-friendly feel of Montgomery Estates, or the waterfront lifestyle found in the Tahoe Keys. This variety gives buyers the opportunity to match their home to the lifestyle they're looking for, whether that's easy lake access, quiet forest surroundings, or proximity to restaurants, shopping, and recreation.
Life in South Lake Tahoe is centered on all-season recreation and a strong sense of community. Heavenly Mountain Resort rises above the city, while Kirkwood Mountain Resort is less than an hour away, providing access to some of California's most celebrated skiing and snowboarding. During the warmer months, residents spend their time on the lake, exploring nearby trails, biking throughout the city, or gathering at Lakeview Commons for concerts, farmers markets, and community events. The Stateline entertainment district, Tahoe Blue Event Center, locally owned restaurants, breweries, and shops add an energy that is unique within the Tahoe Basin, offering a level of year-round activity that sets the South Shore apart. For those who want to balance outdoor recreation with the conveniences of a thriving mountain community, South Lake Tahoe continues to be one of Lake Tahoe's most dynamic places to call home.
29,527 people live in South Lake Tahoe, 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 South Lake Tahoe, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Honeybee Ice Cream Truck, Fallen Leaf Store, and Cool Beans Creamery & Deli.
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| Dining | 1.07 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.21 miles | 15 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.91 miles | 117 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.96 miles | 224 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.97 miles | 1588 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.98 miles | 87 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.18 miles | 4 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.24 miles | 69 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.27 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 2.28 miles | 192 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.05 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.51 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.72 miles | 2 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.73 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.91 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.94 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.13 miles | 55 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.15 miles | 423 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.26 miles | 385 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.4 miles | 108 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.4 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.93 miles | 40 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.16 miles | 15 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
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South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,527 people call South Lake Tahoe home. The population density is 181 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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