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Tahoe Vista

California · 1,392 residents · 2.716 sq mi
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Tahoe Vista is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,159. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 276 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $629,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,392
−17%since 2000
from 1,668 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
513 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 614 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+12%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7369901K1K2K1990201020202024Tahoe Vista
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,159
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,391
+63%since 2000
from $24,170 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$629,000
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,152
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $911 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
8.2
+74%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,320)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(297)
Asian1.2%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.8%(664)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(902)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(414)
Asian1.1%(16)
Other1.1%(16)
Diversity Score57.2%(796)
Diversity Score
57
+44%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+90%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tahoe Vista, California?

Tahoe Vista, California has about 1,392 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tahoe Vista, California?

The typical household in Tahoe Vista, California earns about $77,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tahoe Vista, California expensive?

In Tahoe Vista, California, the median home is worth about $629,000, and the typical rent is about $1,152 a month.

How educated are people in Tahoe Vista, California?

About 47.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tahoe Vista, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tahoe Vista, California?

About 2.6% of people in Tahoe Vista, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tahoe Vista, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Tahoe Vista, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 161 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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