Twin Lakes, Colorado, is a small town located in the state of Colorado with a population of 204 people and just one neighborhood. It is the 234th largest community in Colorado. Twin Lakes is a relatively quiet town, having a combination of lower population density and few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. For example, Twin Lakes has relatively fewer families with younger children, and/or college students. Combined, this makes Twin Lakes a pretty quiet place to live overall. If you like quiet, you will probably enjoy it here.
Vacation Destination and Seasonal Population
Twin Lakes is a major vacation destination, with much of the town’s population being seasonal. Many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Twin Lakes’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
Safety and Education
The town is relatively safe, with an overall crime rate that ranks among the lowest in the nation. The citizens of Twin Lakes are slightly better educated than the national average, with 24.43% of adults in Twin Lakes having a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree.
Car Ownership and Income
Twin Lakes has a highly unusual pattern of car ownership, with 53.1% of the households here having four, five, or more cars. That is more cars per household than in 99.8% of the neighborhoods in the nation.
The per capita income in Twin Lakes in 2018 was $36,782, which is middle income relative to Colorado, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $147,128 for a family of four. However, Twin Lakes contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Ethnic Diversity and Languages
Twin Lakes is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Twin Lakes home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Twin Lakes residents report their race to be White. Twin Lakes also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 48.85% of the town’s residents.
The most common language spoken in Twin Lakes is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and African languages.
Housing and Commute
Twin Lakes has a rural feel, and most residents own their homes. Residents tend to be conservative. The median home value is $341,000, and the median rent is not available. The median home value in Twin Lakes is higher than the national median home value of $244,900.
The town has a long commute, with residents spending on average 37.68 minutes every day commuting to work. Twin Lakes is a small town, and as such doesn’t have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.
Amenities and Cost of Living
Twin Lakes has a highly rated nightlife, with a grade of B minus. It also has a highly rated health and fitness rating, with a grade of B minus. The town has a lower than average cost of living, with a grade of C minus. It also has a lower than average public school system, with a grade of C minus.
In summary, Twin Lakes, Colorado, is a small, quiet town that is a major vacation destination. It is extremely ethnically-diverse, with a highly unusual pattern of car ownership. The town has a long commute, with residents spending on average 37.68 minutes every day commuting to work. It has a highly rated nightlife and health and fitness rating, but a lower than average public school system and cost of living.
References:
– NeighborhoodScout
– Niche
– Livability
– AreaVibes
– Reddit