Is Timberlake safe?
Barboursville, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Timberlake as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Timberlake
“Go. Timberlake is a quiet, comfortable residential neighborhood in Barboursville with very low crime and a welcoming suburban feel. Visitors will find it safe at all hours, though having a personal vehicle is essential to get around.”
About the area
Timberlake is a scenic residential community situated in Barboursville, nestled between lush rolling hills and major retail corridors along US Route 60. It offers well-kept single-family homes, low crime rates, and close proximity to Barboursville Park and local shopping centers.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Wooded / Rolling Hills
Walking and biking in Timberlake
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share stations in the subdivision, though Barboursville City Park nearby offers paved multi-use trails and mountain bike paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to state and national averages
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Close proximity to extensive recreation at Barboursville City Park and the Guyandotte River
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent with almost no pedestrian infrastructure along main connector roads
- Limited street lighting along residential subdivisions during late hours
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins typical of quiet suburban pockets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within Timberlake, with unhoused services and resources located further west in downtown Huntington.
What Timberlake is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and low traffic winding through the subdivision.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented with occasional neighborhood traffic and safe conditions throughout.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal activity on the streets and a very safe atmosphere.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal lighting; walking is safe from violent crime but limited by lack of sidewalks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by the Tri-State Transit Authority (TTA), with Route 10 operating along nearby US Route 60, though service does not run deep into the residential streets.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with ample driveway space and unrestricted residential street parking.
Things to do in Timberlake
- Explore the walking trails, lake, and splash pad at nearby Barboursville City Park
- Shop and dine along the commercial corridor surrounding the Huntington Mall area
- Play a round of golf or disc golf at local community courses nearby
Local favorites
- Christopher's Eats · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)A popular local spot serving inventive American comfort food, craft cocktails, and wood-fired pizza.
- The Peddler · Brewpub · 4.5★ (1420)A relaxed nearby brewpub offering house-crafted beers, gourmet burgers, and arcade games.
- Grindstone Coffeeology · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (320)A cozy, independent cafe serving specialty espresso drinks, teas, and fresh baked goods.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.