Rows tagged local are specific to Twinsburg (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Akron, OH. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
School score: 8/10 (district Twinsburg City · NCES EDFacts)
Cost of living
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)
92.9
metro-area
#71 of 200 metros
Grocery index (US=100)
94.1
metro-area
#37 of 200 metros
Big Mac price (est.)
$5.29
metro-area
#70 of 200 metros
Median household income
$91,554
local
#1330 of 3,220 cities
Median wage (all occupations)
$55,094
local
#892 of 3,220 cities
Who lives here
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median age
40.8 years
metro-area
#163 of 200 metros
Bachelor's degree or higher (25+)
34.5%
metro-area
#90 of 200 metros
Foreign-born residents
5.2%
metro-area
#161 of 200 metros
Homes that are owner-occupied
67.9%
metro-area
#75 of 200 metros
Economy
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Unemployment rate
3.17%
local
#548 of 3,220 cities
Population growth (5-yr)
+2.3%
local
#1849 of 3,220 cities
Housing — what your money buys
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median home price
$272,800
local
#1173 of 3,220 cities
Home price ÷ income (affordability)
3.0×
local
#730 of 3,220 cities
1-yr home appreciation
+4.3%
metro-area
#28 of 200 metros
Price per square foot
$165
local
#1407 of 3,220 cities
Typical home size (implied)
1,650 sqft
Median rent (monthly)
$1,192
local
#955 of 3,220 cities
Homes for sale (inventory)
1,705
Median days on market
7
metro-area
#18 of 200 metros
Taxes
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)
10.0%
state
#97 of 200 metros
Combined sales tax
7.24%
state
#91 of 200 metros
State income tax (top rate)
3.90%
Capital gains tax
3.50%
state
#62 of 200 metros
High earners
No special surtax
Social Security in retirement
Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits
Effective property tax rate
1.50%
local
#2326 of 3,220 cities
Median property tax paid
$4,095
local
#1817 of 3,220 cities
Health & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Life expectancy at birth
75.6 years
metro-area
#133 of 200 metros
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,400
state
#32 of 200 metros
Uninsured (share of residents)
6.5%
metro-area
#48 of 200 metros
Primary care providers per 100k
84
metro-area
#60 of 200 metros
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$10,000
state
#58 of 200 metros
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$100
state
#83 of 200 metros
Vehicle property tax (annual)
None
state
#1 of 200 metros
Emissions testing
Required
Emissions detail
Required in major metro counties
DMV & license offices
7
Avg commute to work
23 min
local
#735 of 3,220 cities
Commute by driving alone
76.4%
metro-area
#123 of 200 metros
Solo drivers commuting 30+ min
31.0%
metro-area
#96 of 200 metros
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
19.5¢/kWh
state
#130 of 200 metros
Avg monthly electric bill
$175
state
#130 of 200 metros
Gasoline
$3.25/gal
state
#83 of 200 metros
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$78
state
#139 of 200 metros
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$104
state
#101 of 200 metros
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$76
state
#20 of 200 metros
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$1,300
state
#22 of 200 metros
Auto insurance (annual)
$1,300
state
#9 of 200 metros
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Notable hazards: tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)
85.1 — Relatively Moderate
metro-area
#70 of 200 metros
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$600
state
#16 of 200 metros
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$100
state
#1 of 200 metros
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
45
metro-area
#91 of 200 metros
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
800
metro-area
#49 of 200 metros
Homes with air conditioning (state)
94%
state
#64 of 200 metros
Heating degree-days (heat load)
5,700
metro-area
#141 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 90°F
6
metro-area
#25 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 100°F
0
metro-area
#5 of 200 metros
Avg summer high (state)
85°F
metro-area
#59 of 200 metros
Avg winter low
20°F
metro-area
#147 of 200 metros
Annual precipitation
36.1"
metro-area
#66 of 200 metros
Annual snowfall
44.0"
metro-area
#154 of 200 metros
Sunshine (% of possible)
49%
metro-area
#182 of 200 metros
Plant hardiness zone
6a
Frost window
04-30 → 10-15
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
300
state
#28 of 200 metros
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
1,800
state
#52 of 200 metros
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
29
metro-area
#141 of 200 metros
Parks
29
Hiking areas
17
Golf courses
14
Shooting ranges
3
Lakes
6
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
2
state
#1 of 200 metros
Permit detail
Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.