Tahoe Island, South Lake Tahoe, CA
At a glance
Tahoe Island is ranked #22 of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factor is safety (3.9/5, 17th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.6/5) and schools (2.8/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Tahoe Island fills the flats between the Tahoe Keys and the Y, a working grid of cabins and ranches on ground that was all part of the Upper Truckee's marsh country before the postwar building boom. The neighborhood shares a boundary with the wetlands the Keys were carved from, and the California Tahoe Conservancy's ongoing marsh restoration next door is slowly bringing the river's old delta back to life at the street ends. It is one of the more attainable city neighborhoods with a real location: the Keys' lagoons on one side, the Y's errands on the other, meadow light in between. Busy edges along Highway 50 and Tahoe Keys Boulevard carry the traffic, and the housing stock is honest rather than polished. For anyone priced out of the Keys who still wants that corner of town, this is the sensible answer next door.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants-
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal2.6
Overall Amenities score: 2.2 (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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Tahoe Island FAQs7 answers
Is Tahoe Island a good place to live?
Tahoe Island ranks 22nd of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (3.9/5). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.6/5) and schools (2.8/5).
Is Tahoe Island safe?
Tahoe Island, South Lake Tahoe scores 3.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 17th of 30 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe.
Which schools serve Tahoe Island?
Schools serving Tahoe Island, 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 Tahoe Island?
Tahoe Island, South Lake Tahoe receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 18th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe. Summer days run 42° to 77°F and winter days 20° to 43°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 28 inches a year.
Is Tahoe Island walkable to shops and restaurants?
Tahoe Island, South Lake Tahoe scores 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.2 out of 5, 27th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe.
How does Tahoe Island compare to other South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods?
Tahoe Island ranks 22nd of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe. It ranks 17th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for safety (3.9/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (2.6/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe are Cascade Properties and Fallen Leaf Lake.
What are the downsides of living in Tahoe Island?
Tahoe Island, South Lake Tahoe scores lowest on curb appeal (2.6/5) and schools (2.8/5).
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