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Twin Lakes, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Twin Lakes, IA (Calhoun County) — Census median home value $543,400, county listing prices up about 5.2% over the past year. Market data for Twin Lakes houses and the broader area.
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Twin Lakes, IA is in Calhoun County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Twin Lakes and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 535, with a median household income of $120,699. Census data puts the median value of houses in Twin Lakes at $543,400.
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Market overview
Twin Lakes housing market
Twin Lakes is in Calhoun County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Twin Lakes and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$543,400
Population (Census ACS)
535
Median household income
$120,699
County price trend (2025)
5.24% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Twin Lakes market snapshot
Population
535
County
Calhoun County
Median Household Income
$120,699
Median Home Value (city)
$543,400
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Twin Lakes's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $543,400.
County Price Trend
Calhoun County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.24% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Twin Lakes has an estimated population of 535 and a median household income of $120,699, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Twin Lakes's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -6628058% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Calhoun County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Twin Lakes.
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Nearby communities include Jolley, Pomeroy, Manson, Rockwell City, Knierim, Rinard, Somers, Lytton, Lohrville, Lake City, Yetter, Farnhamville.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Palmer (~10.4 mi), Fonda (~13.0 mi), Barnum (~13.6 mi), Clare (~16.3 mi), Moorland (~17.3 mi), Pocahontas (~17.8 mi), Varina (~18.4 mi), Callender (~18.9 mi), Sac City (~19.2 mi), Auburn (~20.4 mi), Gowrie (~22.3 mi), Fort Dodge (~23.2 mi), Rolfe (~23.5 mi), Nemaha (~23.5 mi), Churdan (~23.9 mi), Lake View (~24.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Twin Lakes data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
535
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$543,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$120,699
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.24%
Census place type
CDP
County
Calhoun County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.32 sq mi
Census GEOID
1979335
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Twin Lakes
Schools
South Central Calhoun Comm School District — 3 schools, 916 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Calhoun addresses may be served by South Central Calhoun Comm School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Twin Lakes FAQ
What are houses worth in Twin Lakes, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Twin Lakes at $543,400.
How much do houses cost in Twin Lakes, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Twin Lakes, Census ACS data shows a median value of $543,400. Active listing prices in Calhoun County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Twin Lakes, IA?
Twin Lakes houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Calhoun County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Twin Lakes, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Twin Lakes's population at approximately 535.
What's the median rent in Twin Lakes, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Twin Lakes at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Twin Lakes, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Twin Lakes at approximately $120,699.
Is the Twin Lakes housing market growing?
Calhoun County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.24% annual change in 2025.
Is Twin Lakes, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Twin Lakes's median home value at about 4.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -6628058% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Twin Lakes, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest South Central Calhoun Comm School District for many Twin Lakes addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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