What are the schools like in Twin, AL?

School district data for Twin is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Twin?

The median household income in Twin, AL is $49,028 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Twin, AL?

Twin has an average high temperature of 52.3°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.9 inches.

Twin, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Twin, AL?

Twin has a violent crime rate of 164.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1056.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Twin, AL a Good Place to Live?

Twin is a small town of 314 in Alabama, with a median household income of $49,028 and a 4.4% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Twin stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Twin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Twin city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Twin metro area.

Metric	Twin, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$126,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,028	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Twin's violent crime rate is 164.9 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

164.9 /100k

Property Crime

1056.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Twin, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Twin sees average highs of 52.3°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 60.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Twin, AL
Average High — January	52.3°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	60.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.9"

Demographics

Metric	Twin, AL	National Avg
Population	314	—
Median Age	50.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	12.4%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Guin, AL 3 mi Gu-Win, AL 3 mi Brilliant, AL 5 mi Winfield, AL 5 mi Glen Allen, AL 10 mi

Twin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Twin, AL affordable or expensive?

Twin has a median home value of $126,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $49,028.

What is the crime rate in Twin, AL?

Twin's violent crime rate is 164.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1056.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Twin?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Twin, AL a good place to live?

Twin, AL has a population of 314, a median household income of $49,028, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Twin?

Twin averages 52.3°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.9 inches with about 0.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Twin?

The population of Twin, Alabama is 314 with a median age of 50.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Twin?

Key numbers for living in Twin: median home $126,100, median household income $49,028, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Twin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.