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Timberville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Rockingham County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,998 Population 2,237/sq mi density
$56,837 Median Income $26,973 per capita
$211,500 Home Value $283,157 Zillow
$943 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
148 Violent Crime/100K 630 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,837 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$211,500 home value, $943/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Timberville, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,837
24% below
$26,973 per capita
Home Value
$211,500
25% below
Zillow: $283,157
Median Rent
$943/mo
19% below
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
61% below
630/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Timberville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Timberville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
75%
Rent
81%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Timberville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Timberville residents earn a median household income of $56,837 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,973. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,058 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Timberville is $211,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,157. Median rent is $943/month, with 26.4% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Timberville reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 630/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

11.3% of adults in Timberville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Timberville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,998
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density2,237/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,837
Per Capita$26,973
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,101

Housing

A+
Home Value$211,500
Rent$943
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$283,157
Housing Units1,174
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent148/100K
Property630/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault111/100K
Burglary37/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,167/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,047 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Timberville was founded in 1884.
The median home in Timberville was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.