Living in Timberlake, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Timberlake · Census data 2020–2024
Timberlake has 12,725 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $75,657 (19% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $235,900, the median rent is $1,083/month.
Timberlake at a glance
- Population
- 12,725
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $75,657State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $235,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,083/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 64.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Timberlake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Timberlake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Timberlake the median home value is $235,900, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,287 a month in housing costs.
Timberlake median household income
The median household income in Timberlake is $75,657 and the income per person is $39,379. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Timberlake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,802
- Owner-occupied
- 64.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.2%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.35
Timberlake demographics
- Population
- 12,725
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 5,387
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Timberlake ›
Education in Timberlake
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Timberlake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Timberlake
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Timberlake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberlake | 12,725 | $75,657 | $235,900 | $1,083 |
| Forest | 13,430 | $81,552 | $319,800 | $1,315 |
| Lynchburg | 79,497 | $57,947 | $229,800 | $1,073 |
| Rustburg | 1,417 | $72,950 | $263,900 | $910 |
| Madison Heights | 10,266 | $60,215 | $191,300 | $871 |
| Altavista | 3,342 | $51,349 | $142,900 | $910 |
| Concord | 1,462 | $71,058 | $227,600 | $771 |
| Bedford | 7,724 | $70,288 | $222,500 | $828 |
| Hurt | 1,361 | $59,000 | $150,600 | $786 |
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What is the median household income in Timberlake, VA?
The median household income in Timberlake is $75,657, 19% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Timberlake?
The median home value in Timberlake is $235,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Timberlake?
The median gross rent in Timberlake is $1,083 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Timberlake, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Timberlake?
The median age in Timberlake is 41.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Timberlake?
The average commute to work in Timberlake is 20 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Timberlake?
The unemployment rate in Timberlake is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Timberlake?
31.6% of adults in Timberlake 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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