Living in Timber Cove, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Timber Cove · Census data 2020–2024
Timber Cove has 199 residents with a median age of 63.3. The median household income is $110,938 (12% higher than the California median), the median home value is $986,100, the median rent is $2,200/month.
Timber Cove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Timber Cove at a glance
- Population
- 199
- Median age
- 63.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $110,938State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $986,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,200/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Timber Cove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the California median.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June and August to October.
Cost of living in Timber Cove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Timber Cove the median home value is $986,100, 196% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,200 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Timber Cove median household income
The median household income in Timber Cove is $110,938 and the income per person is $66,322. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Timber Cove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 179
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 52.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.34
52.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Timber Cove has many vacation and second homes.
Timber Cove demographics
- Population
- 199
- Median age
- 63.3
- Under 18
- 7.5%
- 65 and older
- 46.2%
- Households
- 85
- Foreign-born
- 22.6%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Timber Cove ›
Education in Timber Cove
43.7% of adults 25 and older in Timber Cove have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 29.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Timber Cove
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 31.2%
- Drive alone
- 61.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Timber Cove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Cove | 199 | $110,938 | $986,100 | $2,200 |
| Cazadero | 483 | $96,806 | $520,000 | $1,795 |
| Monte Rio | 876 | $63,750 | $652,000 | $1,817 |
| Guerneville | 4,100 | $81,281 | $600,600 | $1,579 |
| Sereno del Mar | 101 | $78,214 | $1,071,400 | — |
| Sea Ranch | 1,287 | $139,375 | $1,371,600 | — |
| Bodega Bay | 1,139 | $182,898 | $1,294,900 | $1,689 |
| Occidental | 1,225 | $108,207 | $1,167,800 | $1,063 |
| Forestville | 3,717 | $115,962 | $730,300 | $1,833 |
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What is the median household income in Timber Cove, CA?
The median household income in Timber Cove is $110,938, 12% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Timber Cove?
The median home value in Timber Cove is $986,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Timber Cove?
The median gross rent in Timber Cove is $2,200 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Timber Cove, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the California median. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Timber Cove?
The median age in Timber Cove is 63.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Timber Cove?
The average commute to work in Timber Cove is 31 minutes; 31.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Timber Cove?
The unemployment rate in Timber Cove is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Timber Cove?
43.7% of adults in Timber Cove 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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