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Compare South Lake Tahoe to Los Altos
This post compares South Lake Tahoe, California to Los Altos, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | South Lake Tahoe (city) | Los Altos (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,680 | 30,527 |
| Income (median) | $40,695 | $167,642 |
| Home Value (median) | $374,600 | $2,000,000+ |
| White | 81% | 64% |
| Black | 1% | 0% |
| Asian | 3% | 28% |
| With Kids | 23% | 40% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 45 |
| Rentals | 54% | 17% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, South Lake Tahoe or Los Altos?
A: South Lake Tahoe has a smaller population count than Los Altos: 21680 compared with 30527 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in South Lake Tahoe or in Los Altos?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in South Lake Tahoe.
Q: Are homes more expensive in South Lake Tahoe or Los Altos?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: South Lake Tahoe does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 54% for South Lake Tahoe versus 17% for Los Altos.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to South Lake Tahoe may include: Eureka, Redding, and Citrus-Heights.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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