Sunnyside-Tahoe City is a small town of 1,536 in California, with a median household income of $125,144
.
Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is
9% above the national average.
Strengths:
Sunnyside-Tahoe City stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Sunnyside-Tahoe City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sunnyside-Tahoe City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 108.9
Sunnyside-Tahoe City's overall cost of living index is 108.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sunnyside-Tahoe City costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.
Metric
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$921,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,519
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$125,144
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sunnyside-Tahoe City's violent crime rate is 146.9 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
146.9 /100k
Property Crime
850.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sunnyside-Tahoe City is served primarily by Tahoe-Truckee Unified.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA
National Avg
School District
Tahoe-Truckee Unified
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
70.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sunnyside-Tahoe City sees average highs of 39.6°F in January
and 78.0°F in July,
with 37.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 179.0 inches of snow per year.
Sunnyside-Tahoe City's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Sunnyside-Tahoe City roughly 9% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $921,300 and median rent is $1,519/month.
Sunnyside-Tahoe City's violent crime rate is 146.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 850.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sunnyside-Tahoe City are operated by Tahoe-Truckee Unified.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. 70.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA has a population of 1,536, a median household income of $125,144, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sunnyside-Tahoe City averages 39.6°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.0 inches
with about 179.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 96145.
The population of Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California is 1,536 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sunnyside-Tahoe City: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $921,300, median household income $125,144, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sunnyside-Tahoe City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
