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Sunnyside-Tahoe City

California · 1,599 residents · 3.481 sq mi
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Sunnyside-Tahoe City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,493. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,019,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,599
−9%since 2000
from 1,761 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
459 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+14%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sunnyside-Tahoe City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,493
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,694
+114%since 2000
from $33,534 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.9%
+34.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+9%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,019,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,745
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $807 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
71.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.6
+46%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,626)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(64)
Asian1.3%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(224)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,493)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.1%(81)
Diversity Score15.7%(251)
Diversity Score
16
+23%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+301%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−57.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 4.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 83.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 87.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California?

Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California has about 1,599 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California?

The typical household in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California earns about $118,493 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California expensive?

In Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California, the median home is worth about $1,019,300, and the typical rent is about $1,745 a month.

How educated are people in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California?

About 57.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California?

About 1.4% of people in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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