Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), CA

Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,895 Population 7,094/sq mi density
$81,288 Median Income $61,328 per capita
$958,300 Home Value $387,063 Zillow
$2,221 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$81,288 median income, 4.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$958,300 home value, $2,221/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,288
8% above
$61,328 per capita
Home Value
$958,300
240% above
Zillow: $387,063
Median Rent
$2,221/mo
91% above
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.4%
41% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
22% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
108%
Home Value
340%
Rent
191%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
141%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County) a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County) residents earn a median household income of $81,288 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,328. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County) is $958,300 , 240% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,063. Median rent is $2,221/month, with 34.5% 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 1966.

Education

47.4% of adults in Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County) has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population4,895
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density7,094/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,288
Per Capita$61,328
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154

Housing

F
Home Value$958,300
Rent$2,221
Ownership40.8%
Zillow$387,063
Housing Units2,830
Rent Burden34.5%

Health

Obesity25.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain30.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation26 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.4%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County) was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.