April 2026 Edition
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Truckee, CA

Truckee, CA

Nevada County · Population 16,500

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Photo: Loco Steve · CC BY 3.0

About Truckee

A historic railroad town near Lake Tahoe with world-class skiing at Palisades and easy access to the lake.

Photos of Truckee

UP Work Train At Truckee CA.
Loco Steve · CC BY 3.0
(1 in a 6-picture set)
From the hills above, Truckee, CA is beautiful. This old town is about 1 hour drive from the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, and is just off of Int. 80.
inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +) · CC BY-SA 2.0
(1 in a 6-picture set)
A restored 'Flying A' gas station in Truckee, CA.  It is now a clothing store. All the old buildings in the town have been re-used for other purposes, and shoppers will love it.
inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +) · CC BY-SA 2.0
$72,000
Median Income
$750,000
Home Value
140
Cost of Living
100 = national avg
3.0%
Unemployment
30/100
Walk Score
20 min
Commute

Score Breakdown

Walkability
30
Schools
82
Safety
92
Affordability
60
Dining
84
Commute
60
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All Data

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Median Household Income$72,000
Median Home Value$750,000
Cost of Living Index140
Poverty Rate6.0%
Unemployment Rate3.0%
Violent Crime Rate1/1,000
Property Crime Rate14/1,000
Walk Score30
School Rating82/100
Average Commute20 min
Restaurants per 10k42

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