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Twin Lakes, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County
Twin Lakes, NM
At a Glance
How Twin Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Twin Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Twin Lakes a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Twin Lakes residents earn a median household income of $22,917 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,901. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 49.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Twin Lakes is $56,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. Median rent is $475/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Twin Lakes reports 2,147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 465% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,577/100K.
Education
3.7% of adults in Twin Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 74.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Twin Lakes has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.