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South Lake Tahoe, California · ZIP 96150

South Lake Tahoe — ZIP 96150

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South Lake Tahoe (96150) scores 52/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $676K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share34%
Property crime share66%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency30%
Avg reading proficiency47%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100
Typical home value$676K
Median rent$2,729/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$676K

Median Rent

$2,729/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,786

Violent Crime

483

Property Crime

1,303

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for El Dorado County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Meyers ElementaryKG–05334
57%
72%
Sierra House ElementaryKG–05418
41%
52%
South Tahoe Middle06–08716
25%
38%
Bijou CommunityKG–05422
20%
32%
South Tahoe High09–121,076
19%
50%
Tahoe Valley ElementaryKG–05395
17%
37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

29,527

Median Income

$93K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

42.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 96150 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 96150 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 96150 is approximately $676K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 96150 in South Lake Tahoe has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.