Twin Lakes, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Twin Lakes is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 6,351. Residents earn $85,800 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,351 Population 745/sq mi density
$85,800 Median Income $45,716 per capita
$257,000 Home Value $385,420 Zillow
$1,034 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
49 Violent Crime/100K 1,195 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,800 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$257,000 home value, $1,034/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K (87% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,800
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $257,000
9% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 49/100K
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.3%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,034
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

How Twin Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,351
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density745/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,800
Per Capita$45,716
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$15,983M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$257,000
Rent$1,034
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$385,420

Crime

F
Violent49/100K
Property1,195/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault33/100K
Burglary246/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation874 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+93.3%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Libraries13

Is Twin Lakes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Twin Lakes receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Twin Lakes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Twin Lakes is $85,800, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Twin Lakes is $257,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Twin Lakes is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 49 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,195 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.

Education

23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Twin Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Twin Lakes has a population of 6,351 with a density of 745 people per square mile. The median age is 50.6 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%).

Population

6,351
Total Population
745
People / sq mi
50.6yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
8.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Twin Lakes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.7%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.3%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Twin Lakes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Twin Lakes is $85,800, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Twin Lakes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,800
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,716
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
IRS Avg AGI$93,804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,928
County GDP$15,983M

Business (County)

Restaurants645
Healthcare846
Retail816
Manufacturing432

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.1 min
Work from Home9.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Twin Lakes is $257,000, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,034 (11% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $385,420.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$257,000
9% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$385,420
Median List Price$339,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$339,950
$/Sq Ft$269
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio99.1%
Price Drops5.0%
Inventory20

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,034
11% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Effective Rate3.39%
In Twin Lakes, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Twin Lakes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
19% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.0%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.4%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Checkup Rate74.5%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities846
Twin Lakes has a violent crime rate of 49 per 100,000 residents, 87% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,195 per 100,000 (39% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Twin Lakes vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent49.1/100K
87% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery16.4/100K
Assault32.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,194.8/100K
39% below US avg
Burglary245.5/100K
Theft932.9/100K
Vehicle Theft16.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Twin Lakes has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.6 inches
4% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation874 ft (266 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density745/sq mi
Coordinates42.5156°N, 88.2504°W
County FIPS17111
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.9%
D 46.6%

Winner: Republican by 5.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.3%
31% below US avg
High School+93.3%
School Test Score5.81
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density745/sq mi
Total Area8.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities846
Restaurants645
Retail Stores816

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.1 min
Work from Home9.2%

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