What are the schools like in Twin Lakes, WI?

Twin Lakes is served primarily by Twin Lakes #4 School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1.

What is the median household income in Twin Lakes?

The median household income in Twin Lakes, WI is $88,770 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.9%.

What is the weather like in Twin Lakes, WI?

Twin Lakes has an average high temperature of 29.0°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Twin Lakes, WI affordable or expensive?

Twin Lakes's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Twin Lakes is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $250,900 and the median rent is $1,063 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Twin Lakes, WI?

Twin Lakes has a violent crime rate of 249.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 920.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Twin Lakes, WI a Good Place to Live?

Twin Lakes is a small town of 6,341 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $88,770 and a 7.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Twin Lakes stands out for solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Twin Lakes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Twin Lakes's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Twin Lakes costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Twin Lakes, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$250,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,063	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,770	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Twin Lakes's violent crime rate is 249.5 per 100,000 residents — 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

249.5 /100k

Property Crime

920.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Twin Lakes is served primarily by Twin Lakes #4 School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Twin Lakes, WI	National Avg
School District	Twin Lakes #4 School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Twin Lakes sees average highs of 29.0°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation and 37.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Twin Lakes, WI
Average High — January	29.0°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.2"
Annual Snowfall	37.7"

Demographics

Metric	Twin Lakes, WI	National Avg
Population	6,341	—
Median Age	48.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Twin Lakes

Twin Lakes, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53181

Twin Lakes vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Twin Lakes, WI affordable or expensive?

Twin Lakes's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Twin Lakes roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $250,900 and median rent is $1,063/month.

What is the crime rate in Twin Lakes, WI?

Twin Lakes's violent crime rate is 249.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 920.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Twin Lakes?

Public schools in Twin Lakes are operated by Twin Lakes #4 School District. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Twin Lakes, WI a good place to live?

Twin Lakes, WI has a population of 6,341, a median household income of $88,770, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%. 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 Lakes?

Twin Lakes averages 29.0°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches with about 37.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Twin Lakes?

Twin Lakes, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53181.

What is the population of Twin Lakes?

The population of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin is 6,341 with a median age of 48.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Twin Lakes?

Key numbers for living in Twin Lakes: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $250,900, median household income $88,770, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Twin Lakes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.