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Truckee, CA

Truckee, CA.

Population: 19,634 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Truckee, CA is $1.04M — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.27M after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,444/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, wildfire, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.04M

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.04M
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+0.7%
5-year appreciation
+2.3%
10-year appreciation
+82.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$1.18M
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
$1.27M
Median list price
$1.25M
Median price per sqft
$642
1-year sale-price change
+6.7%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
210
For-sale inventory
255
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
297
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
78

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

Rents

Typical rent
$4,444/mo
1-year rent change
+8.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,313/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,441/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,885/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,610/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,151/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)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Sierra Expeditionary Learning District, Tahoe-Truckee Unified
Schools include
Sierra Expeditionary Learning, Glenshire Elementary, Cold Stream Alternative, Donner Trail Elementary, Sierra High (Continuation)

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, wildfire, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively High · avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
17
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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
60.0°F
Average low
28.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.9 in
Annual snowfall
194.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
289
Days with Moderate air quality
72
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
258
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,841
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,280

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
TAHOE FOREST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 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)
-112 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
9.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.8%
Median annual property tax
$7,150
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
86.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,951
Average weekly wage
$1,165
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
198

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

How it compares

TruckeeState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.04M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.27M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$4,444/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,150$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 Truckee, CA?
$1.04M.
What is the median sale price in Truckee, CA?
$1.27M.
How long do homes take to sell in Truckee, CA?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Truckee, CA?
Typical rent: $4,444/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Truckee, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, wildfire, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide.
Is Truckee, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Truckee, CA. 17 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Truckee, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Truckee, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Truckee, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Truckee, CA?
8 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Truckee, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Truckee, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Truckee, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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