Twin Lakes, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
8 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
100.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$98,882 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$321,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$640 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$99 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
13.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mono County
6
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mono County
5
California
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (41%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 8 33
Feb 4 9 36
Mar 4 8 41
Apr 2 3 45
May 1 1 53
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 1 1 51
Nov 3 4 40
Dec 4 7 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Bridgeport Elementary
9 miles, NE · 2.3star
Mono County ROP
9 miles, NE
Lee Vining High
18 miles, S · 3.2star
Lee Vining Elementary
19 miles, S · 2.3star

Colleges

Columbia College
58 miles, W · 1.4star
Lake Tahoe Community College
63 miles, N · 1.4star
Western Nevada College
75 miles, N · 1.4star

Hospitals

Mammoth Hospital
41 miles, S
Carson Valley Medical Center
56 miles, N · 3.2star
Adventist Health Sonora
57 miles, W · 3.2star

Airports

Mammoth Yosemite Airport
46 miles, S · 1star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
95 miles, N · 2.3star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
105 miles, W · 1star