Truckee, CA Economy


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Truckee, CA is a beautiful mountain town situated in the Sierra Nevada. The cost of living in Truckee is higher than the US average due to the high 2 bedroom rent (which is $2,250) and grocery cost index which is 110 compared to 100 in the US. Despite this, Truckee offers many amenities for its residents. There are a variety of local companies including Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District, Truckee River Watershed Council, and Tahoe Truckee Outdoors among others. Residents also have access to plenty of outdoor activities such as snow sports, hiking trails, fishing spots, and so much more.

Truckee has an unemployment rate of 6.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Truckee has seen the job market increase by 0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Truckee
- The Sales Tax Rate for Truckee is 8.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Truckee is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Truckee
- The average income of a Truckee resident is $37,117 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Truckee resident is $103,772 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyTruckee, CaliforniaUnited States
  6.16
  -8.5%-6.2%
  31.1%33.5%
  8.3%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $59,141$37,638
  $103,772$69,021
  $123,179$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.4%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  9.1%6.8%
  3.5%10.0%
  2.2%2.5%
  6.3%11.0%
  1.8%4.8%
  1.1%0.8%
  1.5%1.9%
  3.0%4.7%
  3.7%1.9%
  11.3%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  5.6%4.2%
  7.6%9.3%
  15.4%14.0%
  8.7%2.1%
  7.7%7.0%
  7.6%4.8%
  2.5%4.7%
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I came to Truckee California about a month prior to this Covid-19 pandemic, to relocate here. Due to this unfortunate circumstance I was temporarily laid off  More

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I moved to Truckee with my soon-to-be ex-wife and two sons in June 2012 and left Truckee in June 2015 with only my sons. My wife got drawn into what I later learned  More

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Yes, it costs more to live in California. And you don't get paid more necessarily if you live in the mountains- but there are some great jobs here if you have the right  More

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