Frequently Asked Questions
Is Donner Lake a good place to live?
Donner Lake is a good place to live. Donner Lake is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Donner Lake is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Donner Lake has 4 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 44. The average household income is $161,904 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 71.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Donner Lake are home owners, with 42.2% of residents renting and 57.8% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Donner Lake can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Donner Lake neighborhood guide.
Is Donner Lake, CA a safe neighborhood?
Donner Lake, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Donner Lake?
The median home price in Donner Lake is $1,139,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $227,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.11%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,530 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $237K a year to afford the median home price in Donner Lake. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Donner Lake is $162K.
What are the best public schools in Donner Lake?
The best public schools that serve Donner Lake are:
- Tahoe Truckee High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Alder Creek Middle School has an A Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 17:1.
- Truckee Elementary School has an A- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 20:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Donner Lake, Truckee, CA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Donner Lake, Truckee, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Donner Lake, Truckee, CA are Tahoe Donner, Gray's Crossing, Sierra Meadows, South Truckee and Glenshire-Devonshire.
