At a Glance
Median Income
$68,833
$36,384 per capita
Home Value
$228,200
Zillow: $405,620
Median Rent
$1,037/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
13.8% smoking rate
How Timberlake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Timberlake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Timberlake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Timberlake residents earn a median household income of $68,833 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,384. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,654 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Timberlake is $228,200 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,620. Median rent is $1,037/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
31.6% of adults in Timberlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Timberlake has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,833
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,142/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,833
Per Capita$36,384
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,200
Rent$1,037
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$405,620
Housing Units5,572
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,251/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation944 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Timberlake was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.