Living in Twin, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Twin · Census data 2020–2024
Twin has 475 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $52,639 (18% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $95,600, the median rent is $900/month.
Twin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Twin at a glance
- Population
- 475
- Median age
- 43.7State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $52,639State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $95,600State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Twin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Twin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Twin the median home value is $95,600, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,258 a month in housing costs.
Twin median household income
The median household income in Twin is $52,639 and the income per person is $25,818. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Twin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 229
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 26.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.83
Twin demographics
- Population
- 475
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 168
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Twin ›
Education in Twin
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Twin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Twin
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Twin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 475 | $52,639 | $95,600 | $900 |
| Guin | 2,381 | $51,117 | $112,000 | $603 |
| Gu-Win | 178 | $63,942 | $177,800 | — |
| Brilliant | 1,097 | $47,125 | $47,200 | $477 |
| Winfield | 4,999 | $49,688 | $165,500 | $718 |
| Glen Allen | 372 | $46,313 | $89,600 | — |
| Beaverton | 208 | $38,125 | $73,300 | $388 |
| Hamilton | 6,922 | $54,871 | $106,300 | $599 |
| Eldridge | 133 | $98,542 | $131,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Twin, AL?
The median household income in Twin is $52,639, 18% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Twin?
The median home value in Twin is $95,600, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Twin?
The median gross rent in Twin is $900 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Twin, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.2%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Twin?
The median age in Twin is 43.7 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Twin?
The average commute to work in Twin is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Twin?
The unemployment rate in Twin is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Twin?
11.7% of adults in Twin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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