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Twin Lakes, WI


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Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin is 22 miles W of Kenosha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 39 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Kenosha county. The village is part of the Kenosha metro area. The population of Twin Lakes is 5,124.

The People and Families of Twin Lakes

In Twin Lakes, about 61% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Twin Lakes.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Twin Lakes had a median family income of $54,583.

Political Inclinations

Among Twin Lakes political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Twin Lakes Housing

Of the housing in Twin Lakes, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the village is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Twin Lakes. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the village than most places in Wisconsin.

Commuting

In Twin Lakes, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Twin Lakes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyTwin Lakes Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Twin Lakes Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Twin Lakes, WI

Comparing Twin Lakes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity38
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Property Taxes32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime76

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