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Truckee.
About
Life in Truckee
Living year-round in Truckee means embracing serious winters—this is the fifth-snowiest city in the United States with an average of over 206 inches annually, and it's not uncommon for a single storm to dump nearly a meter of snow in 24 hours. If you're not prepared for 228 nights a year with freezing temperatures and the reality of winter driving, this isn't the place for you. That said, summers are genuinely pleasant with warm (not scorching) days in the low 80s and cool nights, and you get actual seasons rather than the monotony of milder climates.
Truckee at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Foreign-Born
10.7%
Broadband Internet
95.5%
of households
Population Growth
+3.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Truckee: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Truckee, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (34.4%), and 12.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.0%
of households
Married Couples
57.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Truckee
In Truckee, home values are 29% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.5%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$6,897
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
50.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,020,590 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Truckee
Unemployment in Nevada County, which includes Truckee, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Truckee: Nevada County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nevada County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Truckee Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.1 min avg
How Truckee residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Truckee, most residents drive alone to work (56%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Small hub2.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 87 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 44% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Truckee runs 44% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
184.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
910.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Truckee Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 69 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nevada County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nevada County, which includes Truckee, the most common type is heavy snow, with 69 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 102 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 87 | Heavy Snow | $11,000 |
| 2022 | 83 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 80 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 60 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 57 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 55 | Heavy Snow | $100,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
209 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nevada County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nevada County, which includes Truckee, is typically good — 289 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
289
per year
Moderate Days
72
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nevada County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Truckee has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/26°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/39°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/28°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
30.6"
Annual Snowfall
206.6"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
229
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
84
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 16°F | 5.68" |
| Feb | 45°F | 18°F | 5.09" |
| Mar | 50°F | 21°F | 4.46" |
| Apr | 55°F | 25°F | 2.13" |
| May | 64°F | 31°F | 1.49" |
| Jun | 75°F | 36°F | 0.57" |
| Jul | 84°F | 41°F | 0.26" |
| Aug | 84°F | 40°F | 0.53" |
| Sep | 76°F | 34°F | 0.63" |
| Oct | 65°F | 28°F | 1.77" |
| Nov | 51°F | 21°F | 2.81" |
| Dec | 41°F | 15°F | 5.15" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Truckee
Truckee has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Tahoe Forest Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Incline Village Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Incline Village
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Truckee
Truckee's student/teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 60.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
60.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Truckee
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Truckee
Truckee Library
10031 Levon Avenue, Truckee
Cities Near Truckee
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Truckee?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Truckee FAQ
Is Truckee, California affordable?⌄
Truckee's median rent is $1,961/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $130,462/year. Median home value is $947,900.
Is Truckee, California safe?⌄
Truckee's violent crime rate was 184 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 910 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Truckee, California?⌄
Nevada County, which includes Truckee, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Truckee, California?⌄
The cost of living in Truckee is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,961/month and median household income is $130,462/year. The median home value is $947,900. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Truckee, California?⌄
The average commute in Truckee is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from