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Tahoe Vista, CA — ZIP 96148

Population: 562 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 96148 (Tahoe Vista, CA) is $876,957 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.20M after a median 74 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,960/month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$876,957

Typical home value

+3.9%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$876,957
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+2.1%
5-year appreciation
+3.0%
10-year appreciation
+89.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$977,569
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.20M
Median list price
$1.16M
Median price per sqft
$663
1-year sale-price change
+41.2%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$4,960/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,742/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,793/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,201/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,887/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,329/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.2 in
Annual snowfall
179.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
167
Days with Moderate air quality
196
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
810
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
766
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
808

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
BARTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, EASTERN PLUMAS HOSPITAL - PORTOLA CAMPUS, TAHOE FOREST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,553 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
22.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,653
Households with broadband internet
50.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
165,925
Average weekly wage
$1,448
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,254

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 96148State medianUS median
Typical home value$876,957$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.20M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market74 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$4,960/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,653$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 96148?
$876,957.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 96148?
$1.20M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 96148?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 96148?
Typical rent: $4,960/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 96148?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 96148?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 96148?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 96148?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 96148 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 96148?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 96148?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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