What are the schools like in Timberville, VA?

Timberville is served primarily by Rockingham County Public Schools. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Timberville?

The median household income in Timberville, VA is $54,646 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Timberville, VA?

Timberville has an average high temperature of 42.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.4 inches.

Timberville, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Timberville, VA affordable or expensive?

Timberville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Timberville is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $192,800 and the median rent is $929 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Timberville, VA?

Timberville has a violent crime rate of 165.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 199.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Timberville, VA a Good Place to Live?

Timberville is a small town of 2,966 in Virginia, with a median household income of $54,646 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Timberville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Timberville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Timberville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.2

Timberville's overall cost of living index is 93.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Timberville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Timberville, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$192,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$929	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,646	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Timberville's violent crime rate is 165.9 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

165.9 /100k

Property Crime

199.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Timberville is served primarily by Rockingham County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Timberville, VA	National Avg
School District	Rockingham County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	15	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Timberville sees average highs of 42.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation and 19.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Timberville, VA
Average High — January	42.1°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	42.2"
Annual Snowfall	19.4"

Demographics

Metric	Timberville, VA	National Avg
Population	2,966	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Broadway, VA 2 mi New Market, VA 6 mi Linville, VA 9 mi Mount Clifton, VA 9 mi Singers Glen, VA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Timberville

Timberville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22853

Timberville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Timberville, VA affordable or expensive?

Timberville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Timberville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $192,800 and median rent is $929/month.

What is the crime rate in Timberville, VA?

Timberville's violent crime rate is 165.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 199.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Timberville?

Public schools in Timberville are operated by Rockingham County Public Schools. The district has 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 9.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Timberville, VA a good place to live?

Timberville, VA has a population of 2,966, a median household income of $54,646, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Timberville?

Timberville averages 42.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches with about 19.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Timberville?

Timberville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22853.

What is the population of Timberville?

The population of Timberville, Virginia is 2,966 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Timberville?

Key numbers for living in Timberville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $192,800, median household income $54,646, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Timberville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.