At a Glance
Median Income
$87,018
$57,270 per capita
Home Value
$463,200
Zillow: $402,883
Median Rent
$2,109/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.6%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
9.7% smoking rate
How Twain Harte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Twain Harte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Twain Harte a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Twain Harte residents earn a median household income of $87,018 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,270. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,514 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Twain Harte is $463,200 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,883. Median rent is $2,109/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
49.6% of adults in Twain Harte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Twain Harte has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,373
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density641/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,018
Per Capita$57,270
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
B+
Home Value$463,200
Rent$2,109
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$402,883
Housing Units2,170
Rent Burden34.0%
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.7%
Premature Death7,926/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,631 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.6%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute43 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Twain Harte was built in 1975.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.