Highland Woods, South Lake Tahoe, CA
At a glance
Highland Woods is ranked #26 of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall score of 2.8/5. It ranks 23rd of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for safety. The trade-offs are schools (2.8/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Highland Woods is a small, tidy anomaly: one of the newer subdivisions in South Lake Tahoe and one of the very few with underground utilities, which you notice immediately in the uncluttered sky. It sits near Barton Memorial Hospital between the Sierra Tract and the Highway 50 corridor, so the location is more practical than scenic. Inventory is limited and turnover is slow, which locals read correctly as a sign that people stay. Having Barton's emergency room a few blocks away is the kind of amenity nobody advertises and everybody quietly values. The compact streets will not wow anyone, and the neighborhood quietly outperforms its size anyway.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants-
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal3.1
Overall Amenities score: 2.4 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Valley Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Bijou Community | Primary | K-5 | |
| South Tahoe Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| South Tahoe High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Highland Woods FAQs7 answers
Is Highland Woods a good place to live?
Highland Woods ranks 26th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall Houseberry score of 2.8 out of 5. The trade-offs are schools (2.8/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
Is Highland Woods safe?
Highland Woods, South Lake Tahoe scores 3.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 23rd of 30 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe.
Which schools serve Highland Woods?
Schools serving Highland Woods, South Lake Tahoe include Tahoe Valley Elementary (2.4/5), Bijou Community (2.7/5), South Tahoe Middle (3.0/5) and South Tahoe High (3.0/5).
What is the weather like in Highland Woods?
Highland Woods, South Lake Tahoe receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 16th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe. Summer days run 43° to 78°F and winter days 20° to 43°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 26 inches a year.
Is Highland Woods walkable to shops and restaurants?
Highland Woods, South Lake Tahoe scores 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.4 out of 5, 25th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe.
How does Highland Woods compare to other South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods?
Highland Woods ranks 26th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe. It ranks 23rd of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for safety (3.3/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe are Cascade Properties and Fallen Leaf Lake.
What are the downsides of living in Highland Woods?
Highland Woods, South Lake Tahoe scores lowest on schools (2.8/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
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