The Town FilesTwin Lakes, Virginia
Community in Greene County · population 1,602 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $237,300
- Household income
- $66,526
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 37.1
Twin Lakes is a community of 1,602 people in Greene County, Virginia. The median home is worth $237,300, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 75% of Virginia towns, better for families than 74% of Virginia towns.
How Twin Lakes ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Twin Lakes is worth $237,300, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $66,526, which is more affordable than 63% of Virginia towns. 97.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Twin Lakes | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,300 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $66,526 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 97.2% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Twin Lakes
| People | Twin Lakes | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.2% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 16.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 43.9 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 91.8% |
Weather in Twin Lakes
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 29.5°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.8 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Twin Lakes since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 25, 1985 about 3.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 6, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 4, 2002.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 4,052 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,718 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Twin Lakes itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Twin Lakes
- Ruckersville, VA3.8 mi · 1,484 people · home $407,800
- Piney Mountain, VA6.3 mi · 1,880 people · home $296,000
- Earlysville, VA6.7 mi · 1,153 people · home $478,400
- Hollymead, VA8.9 mi · 8,601 people · home $435,300
- Rio, VA11.8 mi · 2,076 people · home —
- Elkton, VA14.6 mi · 2,941 people · home $246,800
- Charlottesville, VA14.8 mi · 46,553 people · home $486,700
- Pantops, VA15.0 mi · 4,682 people · home $522,900
Twin Lakes questions
Is Twin Lakes, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Twin Lakes scores better for retirees than 57% of Virginia towns and quieter than 75%. 11.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Twin Lakes?
The median owner-occupied home in Twin Lakes is valued at $237,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,526, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Twin Lakes?
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 14.8 inches of snow.
Does Twin Lakes get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Twin Lakes since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 25, 1985. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)