Winter sports and big adventure in the mountains of Joerger Ranch
Joerger Ranch is a wonderland for winter sports and the great outdoors in Truckee, a town in the Sierra Nevada Mountains that serves as a gateway to Lake Tahoe. This Northern California community has a vibrant downtown area, which is home to craft breweries and summertime festivals, though its snow-capped mountains and icy blue lakes are what draw people to Joerger Ranch. "We have outdoor access, natural beauty and a small community. Most people say, 'I came here for a winter, and I never left,'" says Stephanie Fillinger referencing the Truckee area. Fillinger is a broker at Engel & Volkers, who has lived in the area for over 30 years. "We have world-class ski resorts, beautiful lakes, hiking and river rafting. You can do any outdoor sport you want, from wake surfing to fly fishing. There are endless possibilities."
Northstar Terrain Park offers skiing and riding minutes from Truckee.
Pine‑lined neighborhood streets and mountain views are common in Joerger Ranch.
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Lake Tahoe and trails through the alpine skiing mountains
The Truckee River has whitewater rapids that flow into Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe. The Donner Memorial State Park offers access to hiking trails, campgrounds and a museum featuring regional artifacts. Residential cabins surround Donner Lake, a popular spot for swimming and paddleboarding, located just west of town, which is also home to West End Beach. The Northstar California Resort features more than 100 skiing and snowboarding trails. It also has amenities such as an ice-skating rink, a public 18-hole golf course and heated swimming pools. The Truckee River Regional Park sits near Joerger Ranch, with playground facilities. Its outdoor amphitheater hosts a Music in the Park concert series on Wednesday evenings during the summer. About 15 miles south, Lake Tahoe is a household name in California because of its clear, blue water, which is over 2 million years old. With scenic vistas and bike trails, it has plenty of bays and a healthy population of trout.
Paddleboarding is popular on calm mountain lakes around Truckee.
Summer wake surfing highlights lake recreation near Truckee in the Sierra Nevada.
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Pine-covered hills with million-dollar cabins above the river
In the hills overlooking the river, 21st-century homes rest on lots with pine needles below towering evergreen trees. The area's architectural styles include Craftsman and cabin-style homes. The median year of home construction is 2000. Houses rarely go on the market, and the neighborhood's average estimated property value is $1 million. The area receives over 150 inches of annual snowfall. Some properties may be at risk of flooding due to snowmelt on the banks of the Truckee River. Additionally, because of the dry forests and human-maintained campgrounds, wildfires can cause air quality issues, which are common across much of inland California.
Single‑family homes sit among tall pines across Joerger Ranch.
Cabins with broad decks nestle among tall pines across Joerger Ranch.
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Cabin-style breweries and views near Truckee
Downtown Truckee is approximately a mile northwest, with a variety of restaurants, breweries and shopping boutiques. "We have great restaurants, and we mostly have locally owned boutiques," Fillinger says. "You’re not going to find REI. Instead, you’ll find Tahoe Mountain Sports." Closer to home, FiftyFifty Brewing Co. crafts barrel-aged ales, tacos and fried fish in a cabin-style restaurant. The Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar serves steak in an atmosphere with an outdoor seating area and aerial views of town. There are also iconic diners downtown, such as Jax at the Tracks. The nearest grocery store is Raley's O-N-E Market on Soaring Way, and Grocery Outlet is around 3 miles west.
Fifty Fifty Brewing is casual pub that serves craft beer after a day outdoors.
Patio dining with town views in Cottonwood, a local staple.
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Summer festivals have organic farmers markets and beer gardens
Donner Pass Road closes on Thursday evenings in the summertime for Truckee Thursdays, a downtown festival with craft vendors and family-friendly activities from June to August. It also features a beer garden with food trucks, live music and a certified organic farmers market.
Truckee Music in the Park takes place from 6:30-8:30pm every Wednesday.
Truckee Certified Farmer's Market usually has local musicians present to create ambiance.
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A-rated schools with open enrollment and a ski academy
The Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District serves approximately 4,000 students across 10 schools, offering an open enrollment program that allows students to attend any school within the district. It also provides sustainability and conservation programs with hands-on learning opportunities. Truckee Elementary earns an A-minus grade from Niche. Adler Creek Middle School and Truckee High School each receive an A. Truckee High is also a pipeline to a ski academy with independent study blocks.
Back entrance provides access to Alder Creek Middle School in Truckee.
Alder Creek Middle School serves grades 6–8 and opened in 2004 in Truckee.
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TART bus travel and e-bikes around Truckee
The Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit bus makes stops along Old Brockway Road and Soaring Way once an hour until 6 p.m. It has year-round shuttles to North Lake Tahoe and winter service to the Northstar California Resort. The area is bike-friendly, and the town has an e-bike share program. State Route 267 is the main thoroughfare connecting the town to Interstate 80. The nearest emergency room is Tahoe Forest Hospital, located approximately 3 miles west of Joerger Ranch. Reno is about 32 miles northeast, and the Reno-Tahoe International Airport is within a 40-minute drive, with nonstop passenger flights to many U.S. cities and Guadalajara, Mexico.
Bike share stations support easy, car‑free trips around Truckee.
TART bus service connects Joerger Ranch with North Lake Tahoe.
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Crime and Safety
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Joerger Ranch
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
212
Median Year Built
2000
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,649
Below the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,418
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
846
Median Age
36
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,765
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$82,443
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.1%
College Graduates
60.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.8%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
Above the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
30''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
153''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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