Echo Lakes, South Lake Tahoe, CA
At a glance
Echo Lakes is ranked #6 of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.5/5, 9th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe) and public spaces (4.4/5). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.8/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Echo Lakes is a cabin colony scattered across granite around Lower and Upper Echo, reached by boat taxi in summer and by ski or snowshoe once the road closes. It is the most off-grid address on this list, and its owners like it exactly that way. Many cabins sit on Forest Service recreation permits, which keeps sales rare and lending complicated. The Pacific Crest Trail passes through, and Desolation Wilderness starts effectively at the dock. There is no winter access to speak of, no commercial anything, and no intention of changing either. Families measure their tenure here in generations, not years.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants-
Public Spaces4.4
Curb Appeal2.8
Overall Amenities score: 2.9 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet | Primary | K-5 | |
| Bijou Community | Primary | K-5 | |
| South Tahoe Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| South Tahoe High | High | 9-12 |
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Echo Lakes FAQs8 answers
Is Echo Lakes a good place to live?
Echo Lakes ranks 6th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.5/5) and public spaces (4.4/5). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.8/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Is Echo Lakes safe?
Echo Lakes, South Lake Tahoe scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 9th of 30 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe.
Which schools serve Echo Lakes?
Schools serving Echo Lakes, South Lake Tahoe include Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet (4.1/5), Bijou Community (2.7/5), South Tahoe Middle (3.0/5) and South Tahoe High (3.0/5).
What is the weather like in Echo Lakes?
Echo Lakes, South Lake Tahoe receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 29th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe. Summer days run 45° to 71°F and winter days 21° to 40°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 60 inches a year.
Is Echo Lakes walkable to shops and restaurants?
Echo Lakes, South Lake Tahoe scores 4.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 7th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe.
What is Echo Lakes known for?
Echo Lakes, South Lake Tahoe scores highest on safety (4.5/5) and public spaces (4.4/5).
How does Echo Lakes compare to other South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods?
Echo Lakes ranks 6th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe. It ranks 9th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (2.8/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe are Golden Bear and Montgomery Estates.
What are the downsides of living in Echo Lakes?
Echo Lakes, South Lake Tahoe scores lowest on curb appeal (2.8/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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