Tahoe Valley, South Lake Tahoe, CA
At a glance
Tahoe Valley is ranked #30 of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall score of 2.5/5. It ranks 30th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for schools. The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.4/5) and safety (2.5/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Tahoe Valley is one of the six communities that voted themselves into a city in 1965, and it has been doing the unglamorous work ever since. This is the neighborhood around the Y, the crossroads where Highway 50 meets 89 and the south shore does its errands: groceries, hardware, gear shops, whatever the chore, it is five minutes from these streets. Behind the commercial frontage, the residential blocks are plainer and quieter than the corridor suggests, with a mix of cabins, apartments, and motel conversions. This is a utility player, not a postcard. Traffic at the Y is a fact of life and the streetscape is workmanlike. It is also where convenience actually lives, and people who prize a short errand radius treat it accordingly.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants-
Public Spaces2.7
Curb Appeal2.4
Overall Amenities score: 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 Valley FAQs7 answers
Is Tahoe Valley a good place to live?
Tahoe Valley ranks 30th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall Houseberry score of 2.5 out of 5. The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.4/5) and safety (2.5/5).
Is Tahoe Valley safe?
Tahoe Valley, South Lake Tahoe scores 2.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 29th of 30 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe.
Which schools serve Tahoe Valley?
Schools serving Tahoe Valley, 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 Valley?
Tahoe Valley, South Lake Tahoe receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 24th 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 Valley walkable to shops and restaurants?
Tahoe Valley, South Lake Tahoe scores 2.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.0 out of 5, 29th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe.
How does Tahoe Valley compare to other South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods?
Tahoe Valley ranks 30th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe. It ranks 30th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for schools (2.8/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (2.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe are Cascade Properties and Fallen Leaf Lake.
What are the downsides of living in Tahoe Valley?
Tahoe Valley, South Lake Tahoe scores lowest on curb appeal (2.4/5) and safety (2.5/5).
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