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Twin Lake, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Muskegon County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,997 Population 693/sq mi density
$80,150 Median Income $44,230 per capita
$232,300 Home Value $332,245 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 2,826 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$80,150 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$232,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Twin Lake, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,150
7% above
$44,230 per capita
Home Value
$232,300
18% below
Zillow: $332,245
Violent Crime
53/100K
86% below
2,826/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
14% below
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Twin Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Twin Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
107%
Home Value
82%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
339%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Twin Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Twin Lake residents earn a median household income of $80,150 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,230. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,152 business establishments, including 338 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Twin Lake is $232,300 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,245. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Twin Lake reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,826/100K.

Education

29.1% of adults in Twin Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Twin Lake has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,997
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density693/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$80,150
Per Capita$44,230
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$8,392M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$232,300
Rent
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$332,245
Housing Units998
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property2,826/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,658/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation689 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Twin Lake was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 338 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.