Truckee
Known for its year-round recreation, vibrant downtown, and diverse residential communities.
Known for its year-round recreation, vibrant downtown, and diverse residential communities.
Known for its breathtaking scenery and exceptional quality of life
Truckee is a historic mountain town located just north of Lake Tahoe, known for its year-round recreation, vibrant downtown, and diverse residential communities. Originally established as a railroad and lumber town in the 1800s, Truckee has grown into one of the Sierra's most desirable places to live while maintaining its historic character. Downtown Truckee remains the community's centerpiece, with restored buildings, locally owned shops, restaurants, breweries, galleries, and year-round events creating a lively atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.
Real estate in Truckee spans a wide range of lifestyles, from historic homes near downtown and classic mountain cabins to newer neighborhoods and luxury resort communities. Buyers can choose from established residential areas like Glenshire and Tahoe Donner, riverfront properties, and private golf and ski communities including Martis Camp, Lahontan, Schaffer's Mill, and Northstar. This variety attracts full-time residents, second-home owners, and buyers seeking everything from a low-maintenance mountain retreat to a custom luxury estate.
Life in Truckee revolves around outdoor recreation in every season. Residents enjoy convenient access to world-class skiing and snowboarding, Donner Lake, the Truckee River, extensive hiking and mountain biking trails, and countless opportunities for fishing, paddling, and exploring the Sierra Nevada. Combined with highly regarded schools, a strong sense of community, and a thriving local business scene, Truckee offers a balanced mountain lifestyle that continues to draw buyers from across Northern California and beyond.
19,231 people live in Truckee, where the median age is 43.4 and the average individual income is $78,107. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Truckee, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Marco Polo Grill, Ames Deli Mart, and Z Marketplace.
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| Dining | 0.22 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.39 miles | 3 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.39 miles | 59 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.46 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 0.46 miles | 258 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.69 miles | 115 reviews | 3.2/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.2 miles | 39 reviews | 1.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.28 miles | 27 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.3 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.31 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.38 miles | 4 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.46 miles | 31 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.46 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.63 miles | 10 reviews | 2.1/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.69 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.73 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.06 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.32 miles | 88 reviews | 2.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.48 miles | 41 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 1.3 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.72 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.85 miles | 29 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Truckee has 7,655 households, with an average household size of 2.5. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Truckee do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 19,231 people call Truckee home. The population density is 73 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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