salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income. Most homes (75.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,200 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Colorado. It is number 40 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Twin Lakes?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Twin Lakes
| Size | Twin Lakes | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,293 | $1,338 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,273 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,762 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,919 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Twin Lakes overall?
Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Twin Lakes, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Twin Lakes
Life in Twin Lakes
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Twin Lakes?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,146 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $587,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Twin Lakes, CO?
Renting in Twin Lakes costs a median of about $1,930 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Twin Lakes?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,200 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Twin Lakes cheap or expensive?
Twin Lakes is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $103,086. It ranks 40th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Twin Lakes?
The median homeowner in Twin Lakes pays $3,881 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is Twin Lakes more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Colorado are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Twin Lakes?
The median home value in Twin Lakes is $587,500, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.
8,030 people live in Twin Lakes. Numbers are typical (middle) values.