Lake Tahoe, CA–NV relocation guide
Moving to Kirkwood, CA
$783,300Median home value
Alpine CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Kirkwood
Kirkwood is a ski-resort community in Alpine County, California, tucked into a high alpine valley south of Lake Tahoe. With only about 200 year-round residents, it's dominated by the Kirkwood Mountain Resort and its slopeside condos, townhomes, and chalets. Summer brings mountain biking and hiking; winter brings deep powder, all about 35 miles from South Lake Tahoe.
Home prices in Kirkwood
The median home value in Kirkwood is $783,300.
Top places in Kirkwood
- Kirkwood Mountain Resort — skiing, snowboarding, and summer lift-served biking.
- Caples Lake — alpine lake for fishing and kayaking minutes west.
- Kirkwood village — base-area shops, dining, and lodging.
- Lake Tahoe — South Shore beaches and casinos about 45 minutes north.
Commuting from Kirkwood
- Reno-Tahoe International Airport is about 1 hour 15 minutes northeast.
- South Lake Tahoe is roughly 35-45 minutes north via Highway 88/89.
- No transit; Highway 88 closes or chains up in heavy snow.
Kirkwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kirkwood, CA?
The median home value in Kirkwood is $783,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Kirkwood, CA?
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is about 1 hour 15 minutes northeast.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.