Living in Tahoma, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tahoma · Census data 2020–2024
Tahoma has 873 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $105,104 (6% higher than the California median), the median home value is $900,700, the median rent is $1,843/month.
Tahoma is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tahoma at a glance
- Population
- 873
- Median age
- 51.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $105,104State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $900,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,843/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Tahoma a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tahoma
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tahoma the median home value is $900,700, 171% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,843 per month, which is 41.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,417 a month in housing costs.
Tahoma median household income
The median household income in Tahoma is $105,104 and the income per person is $59,685. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Tahoma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,117
- Owner-occupied
- 70.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.7%
- Vacant
- 79.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.04
79.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tahoma has many vacation and second homes.
Tahoma demographics
- Population
- 873
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 427
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tahoma ›
Education in Tahoma
45.3% of adults 25 and older in Tahoma have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tahoma
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Tahoma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoma | 873 | $105,104 | $900,700 | $1,843 |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe City | 1,599 | $118,493 | $1,019,300 | $1,745 |
| Dollar Point | 1,477 | $76,774 | $846,200 | $2,340 |
| Cedar Flat | 1,089 | $99,153 | $992,500 | — |
| Glenbrook | 378 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Zephyr Cove | 562 | $139,048 | $1,750,000 | $1,500 |
| Skyland | 313 | $89,792 | $1,459,300 | — |
| Stateline | 503 | $47,054 | — | $1,750 |
| South Lake Tahoe | 21,269 | $82,002 | $682,400 | $1,606 |
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What is the median household income in Tahoma, CA?
The median household income in Tahoma is $105,104, 6% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Tahoma?
The median home value in Tahoma is $900,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Tahoma?
The median gross rent in Tahoma is $1,843 per month, about 41.7% of household income.
Is Tahoma, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Tahoma?
The median age in Tahoma is 51.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Tahoma?
The average commute to work in Tahoma is 31 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tahoma?
The unemployment rate in Tahoma is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tahoma?
45.3% of adults in Tahoma have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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