Tahoe City is a very small town located in the state of California. With a population of 3,154 people and three associated neighborhoods, Tahoe City is the 607th largest community in California.

Housing costs in Tahoe City are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in California.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 15.87% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Tahoe City is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.

If knowledge is power, Tahoe City is a pretty powerful place. 64.72% of the adults in Tahoe City have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Tahoe City in 2022 was $69,851, which is wealthy relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $279,404 for a family of four.

Tahoe City is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Tahoe City home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Tahoe City residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Tahoe City include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Tahoe City is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.