Twin Lakes, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,895 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,288 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$958,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$852 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,161 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Cruz County
4
Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Cruz County
5
Santa Cruz-Watsonville Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 50
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 2 0 57
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 5 0 50

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 73% of residents leaning left and 19% leaning right.

Liberal (74%) (19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 15%
Hillary Clinton 78%
Other 7%

Schools

Del Mar Elementary
<1 miles, E 3.2 star
Shoreline Middle
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star
Cypress Charter High
<1 miles, E 4.1 star
The Bay School
1 miles, NE

Colleges

Cabrillo College
4 miles, E 1.4 star
University of California-Santa Cruz
4 miles, NW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Dominican Hospital
2 miles, NE 4.1 star
Watsonville Community Hospital
11 miles, SE 2.3 star

Airports

Monterey Regional Airport
27 miles, S 1 star
San Francisco International Airport
50 miles, N 4.6 star