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Timberlake, NC

Timberlake, NC.

Population: 7,242 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Timberlake, NC is $320,157 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $396,500 after a median 55 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$320,157

Typical home value

+3.7%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$320,157
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+33.1%
10-year appreciation
+101.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$322,341
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$396,500
Median list price
$377,450
Median price per sqft
$213
1-year sale-price change
-7.8%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$800/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$805/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,401/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,460/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.8 : 1
Schools include
Helena Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
GMH Electronics (8.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
Annual snowfall
3.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
227
Days with Moderate air quality
10
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,883
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,297

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danville Regional Airport (DAN) (30 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER, NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+256 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1999
Housing built before 1970
10.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,372
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,465
Average weekly wage
$970
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
145

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TimberlakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$320,157$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$396,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,372$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Timberlake, NC?
$320,157.
What is the median sale price in Timberlake, NC?
$396,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Timberlake, NC?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Timberlake, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Timberlake, NC?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, winter weather.
Is Timberlake, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Timberlake, NC. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Timberlake, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Timberlake, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Timberlake, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Timberlake, NC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Timberlake, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Timberlake, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Timberlake, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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