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South Lake Tahoe, California

city · El Dorado County

At a glance

21,269
Population
$682,400
Median home value
125% above U.S. median
$1,606/mo
Median rent
19% above U.S. median
$82,002
Median household income
4% above U.S. median
16.5 min
Average commute
91.4%
Homes with broadband
3.6%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college40 mi
High school graduates89.7%
College graduates35.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of South Lake Tahoe
The City of South Lake Tahoe's Economic Development page provides information and resources for businesses, including a New Business Concierge Service to assist with zoning, planning permits and building permits, and connections to local Chambers of Commerce and the Sierra Small Business Development Council to support business growth.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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