Living in Timberlane, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Timberlane · Census data 2020–2024
Timberlane has 1,278 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $147,308 (77% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $351,000.
Timberlane is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Timberlane at a glance
- Population
- 1,278
- Median age
- 35.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $147,308State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $351,000State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 98.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Timberlane a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 77% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 0.8%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Timberlane
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Timberlane the median home value is $351,000, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,455 a month in housing costs.
Timberlane median household income
The median household income in Timberlane is $147,308 and the income per person is $55,572. 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Timberlane: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 429
- Owner-occupied
- 98.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.5%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.13
Timberlane demographics
- Population
- 1,278
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 8.6%
- Households
- 408
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Timberlane ›
Education in Timberlane
46.2% of adults 25 and older in Timberlane have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Timberlane
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Timberlane vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberlane | 1,278 | $147,308 | $351,000 | — |
| Candlewick Lake | 5,448 | $86,146 | $172,300 | $1,520 |
| Poplar Grove | 3,923 | $120,278 | $270,700 | $1,395 |
| Caledonia | 226 | $88,571 | $163,200 | $1,711 |
| Argyle | 324 | $139,632 | $277,400 | — |
| Belvidere | 24,752 | $64,528 | $158,900 | $991 |
| Loves Park | 23,502 | $61,868 | $160,400 | $1,120 |
| Capron | 1,311 | $90,192 | $160,100 | $900 |
| Machesney Park | 22,630 | $75,489 | $173,700 | $1,102 |
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What is the median household income in Timberlane, IL?
The median household income in Timberlane is $147,308, 77% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Timberlane?
The median home value in Timberlane is $351,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Timberlane, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 77% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 0.8%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Timberlane?
The median age in Timberlane is 35.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Timberlane?
The average commute to work in Timberlane is 29 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Timberlane?
The unemployment rate in Timberlane is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Timberlane?
46.2% of adults in Timberlane 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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