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Moving to Twin Lakes, IL
$459,900Median listing price
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About Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes is a village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, on the Illinois-Wisconsin border east of US-12, incorporated in 1937 (per Wikipedia, read September 25, 2026). Population was 6,309 in 2020 (2025 estimate ~6,338).
Home prices in Twin Lakes
The median listing price in Twin Lakes is $459,900.
Top places in Twin Lakes
- Lake Mary and Lake Elizabeth: the twin lakes themselves, about 1,000 acres combined, fishing, boating, and lakefront living (per Wikipedia and Lake-Link).
- Lance Park: sandy beach, boat launch, concessions, and free Aquanuts water ski shows summer Wednesdays and Saturdays (per Tripadvisor reviews and village sources).
- Elizabeth Lake Boat Launch at 1209 Musial Rd, with small beach and playground (per Sandee/buoyandbeyond).
- Downtown Twin Lakes eateries: Sand Bar & Island Grill, Dock Hoppers, Sweet Monkey Bakery & Cafe (per local business listings).
- Twin Lakes Historical Society: tours and local-history programming (per BestPlaces summary).
- Nearby: Richard Bong State Recreation Area (camping, hiking, and the Country Thunder festival grounds nearby) and Wilmot Mountain (skiing/snow tubing), both short drives.
Commuting from Twin Lakes
- No Metra station in Twin Lakes. Nearest stations (approximate): Metra UP-Northwest at McHenry, IL, roughly 15 miles south; Metra UP-North at Kenosha, roughly 25 miles southeast. Park-and-ride required at either.
- Highway access: US-12 east to the Tri-State / I-94 (per Wikipedia).
- Approximate drive to Chicago Loop: roughly 75-85 miles, about 1.5-2 hours, longer at peak.
Twin Lakes FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Twin Lakes, IL?
The median listing price in Twin Lakes is $459,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Twin Lakes, IL?
No Metra station in Twin Lakes. Nearest stations (approximate): Metra UP-Northwest at McHenry, IL, roughly 15 miles south; Metra UP-North at Kenosha, roughly 25 miles southeast. Park-and-ride required at either.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.