In El Dorado, California, the median home price is $656,891; median household income is $108,845; the population is 192,662; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 217.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.6 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
El Dorado at a glance
Population
192,662
Median Household Income
$108,845
Typical Home Value
$656,891
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
217.6
Avg Commute Time
28.6
About El Dorado
El Dorado has a population of 192,662. The median home value is $656,891, 24% below the California median. Median household income is $108,845 (10% above the California median). The most populated towns are South El Dorado, North El Dorado, and South Lake Tahoe.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in El Dorado
4 towns, by population.
El Dorado at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of El Dorado?
- El Dorado has a population of 192,662 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in El Dorado?
- The median home value in El Dorado is $656,891. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in El Dorado?
- Median household income in El Dorado is $108,845 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is El Dorado in?
- El Dorado is in California.
- How many towns are in El Dorado?
- El Dorado contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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