Timber Hills: Greenbelt Edges and Easygoing Garfield Living

About Timber Hills

Weekends in Timber Hills often start with a quick drive to Bastrop County Stony Point Neighborhood Park, just 1.3 miles away, where families spread out for fresh air before looping back home for errands and lunch. The neighborhood sits in the 78617 ZIP code area of Garfield and feels tied to the outdoors thanks to nearby trails and open space like Dry Creek Greenbelt (about 2.6 miles) and Los Cielos Park (about 2.8 miles). When locals want something simple and familiar, Gary’s Grill around 2.4 miles away is the kind of place that turns a regular night into an easy tradition.

Timber Hills reads as a settled, homeowner-anchored pocket within the broader Garfield area, where the 78617 ZIP code has a homeownership rate around 75.8% and a neighborhood-scale rhythm built around houses rather than dense commercial blocks. With a ZIP-area population of 30,756 and a median age of 34.6, the day-to-day vibe lands in that busy middle where people are building careers, raising kids, and putting down roots. The median home value of $281,700 keeps Timber Hills on the radar for buyers who want a yard and breathing room without drifting too far from the Austin area’s job base.

Community life here is shaped by the school choices nearby, most notably Del Valle ISD options like DEL VALLE EL, DEL VALLE MIDDLE, and DEL VALLE H S, all roughly within three miles. Those campuses create predictable traffic patterns at drop-off and pick-up times, and they also help define the “daily map” for households—sports nights, parent meetings, and routines that revolve around the Del Valle schools. For families looking at alternatives, CAMINO REAL EL in Bastrop ISD sits within five miles as another nearby name to know.

Timber Hills also fits neatly into a ring of recognizable nearby areas—East Travis Hills less than a mile away, Stony Point about 1.4 miles out, and Swiss Alpine Village within about two miles—so residents tend to think of the area as a collection of small neighborhoods rather than one monolithic subdivision. The local feel attracts people who like a home-first lifestyle: evenings that end with a park stop, weekends that involve the greenbelt, and a housing budget that aligns with the area’s median household income of $71,640.

Living in Timber Hills

Living in Timber Hills is largely about having a home base that supports everyday routines—driveway life, weekend park time, and quick trips for food—more than it’s about walk-to-everything convenience. In the 78617 ZIP code area, 9,443 housing units and roughly three-quarters owner-occupied households set a tone where neighbors tend to stay long enough to recognize each other and notice the same cars in the same driveways. The median home value of $281,700 shapes what many buyers focus on here: practical space, long-term affordability relative to the wider region, and a place that can grow with changing needs.

The outdoor rhythm is one of Timber Hills’ biggest lifestyle anchors. Bastrop County Stony Point Neighborhood Park is close enough at about 1.3 miles to feel like an extension of the neighborhood, especially for families looking for a low-effort outing. Dry Creek Greenbelt, around 2.6 miles away, gives residents a change of scenery when they want a longer walk and a more natural backdrop, and Los Cielos Park at about 2.8 miles adds another option when the goal is simply getting outside. These nearby green spaces make it easy to build small routines—an after-work walk, a weekend morning reset, or meeting up with relatives for a casual afternoon.

Food and errands lean local and straightforward, with Gary’s Grill about 2.4 miles away serving as a familiar reference point for a quick meal. The fact that the area’s median gross rent runs about $1,529 a month is also part of the housing conversation, especially for households weighing whether to rent first or buy sooner. With a median household income of $71,640 and per capita income around $31,000 in the ZIP area, Timber Hills tends to draw residents who are value-conscious and focused on stability—getting into a home, keeping monthly costs predictable, and staying close to work.

Schools are a central part of daily logistics for many households. DEL VALLE EL and DEL VALLE MIDDLE are both about 2.8 miles away, while DEL VALLE H S is roughly 2.9 miles out, all within Del Valle ISD and rated C for the elementary and high school and D for the middle school. Those campuses influence morning and afternoon schedules, after-school activities, and how families plan their weeks. Commutes are typically car-based, which matches the area’s transportation pattern where 72.9% of workers drive alone and about 10.4% work from home, so most days involve timing errands and school runs around road traffic rather than walking to a corner store.

Things to Do Near Timber Hills

Timber Hills residents don’t have to go far to get outside. Bastrop County Stony Point Neighborhood Park, about 1.3 miles away, is the easy choice for a quick playground stop or a low-key afternoon when you want space to spread out without making a whole day of it. When you’re craving a more nature-forward walk, Dry Creek Greenbelt roughly 2.6 miles from the neighborhood is a go-to, and Los Cielos Park at about 2.8 miles gives you another nearby option to rotate into the weekend routine.

For a casual meal that feels like part of the local fabric, Gary’s Grill around 2.4 miles away is the kind of nearby spot residents mention when they’re grabbing dinner without overthinking it. The overall experience here is simple and practical: parks close enough for frequent visits and a familiar restaurant option that fits right into a weeknight schedule.

Neighborhoods Near Timber Hills

Timber Hills sits among a cluster of small, recognizable pockets that locals often reference when describing the area. East Travis Hills is especially close at about 0.6 miles, making it feel like part of the same day-to-day orbit for school runs and neighborhood errands. Stony Point, around 1.4 miles away, connects naturally to Timber Hills’ outdoor habits since it shares proximity to Bastrop County Stony Point Neighborhood Park.

A little farther out, places like Jacobson Estates (Cedar Creek), Swiss Alpine Village, and Lake City Estates give the broader Garfield/Cedar Creek area a patchwork character, where different streets and subdivisions carry their own feel. On the Austin side of the nearby map, Meadows at Berdoll (Austin) and Berdoll Farms (Austin) sit within a few miles, and Circuit of the Americas at about 2.9 miles stands out as a recognizable regional landmark that many residents use as a reference point when explaining where they live.

Local Resources for Timber Hills Residents

Most school-related services for Timber Hills run through Del Valle ISD, with nearby campuses including DEL VALLE EL, DEL VALLE MIDDLE, and DEL VALLE H S, all within roughly three miles. For families comparing options, CAMINO REAL EL in Bastrop ISD is also within five miles, which can matter for households looking at boundaries, transfers, or future moves within the area.

For civic needs beyond the neighborhood, Bastrop County services are close enough to be practical. The Bastrop County Clerk is about 5.8 miles away for records and county paperwork, and Bastrop County police services are around 6.5 miles out. A nearby USPS location at approximately 6.7 miles covers the basics for mail, packages, and P.O. box needs, which is helpful in a part of the region where many day-to-day tasks are handled by car.

Frequently Asked Questions About Timber Hills

Is Timber Hills a good place to live?

Timber Hills can be a strong fit for buyers who want a home-centered lifestyle in the 78617 area, where ownership is common and routines tend to revolve around houses, schools, and nearby parks. With a median home value of $281,700 and a median household income of $71,640, the neighborhood’s pricing and incomes line up for many households who want stability rather than constant turnover. The nearby outdoor options—Bastrop County Stony Point Neighborhood Park, Dry Creek Greenbelt, and Los Cielos Park—give day-to-day life a practical, repeatable set of activities that doesn’t require long drives.

Is Timber Hills safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided for Timber Hills, so it’s best to evaluate safety block by block and talk with neighbors when you tour. What can be said about daily life is that Timber Hills sits in a predominantly homeowner-occupied area—about 75.8% owner-occupied in the 78617 ZIP—where residents often pay attention to normal patterns like school traffic and who belongs on the street. For concerns that require official guidance or reporting, Bastrop County police services are within about 6.5 miles, giving residents a clear nearby point of contact for non-emergency questions and community support.

How are the schools in Timber Hills?

Most students in and around Timber Hills are served by Del Valle ISD, with several campuses close by. DEL VALLE EL is about 2.8 miles away and rated C, while DEL VALLE MIDDLE is also about 2.8 miles away and rated D; DEL VALLE H S sits roughly 2.9 miles away, rated C, and has an enrollment of 3,641, which gives it a large-campus feel. DEL VALLE OPPORTUNITY CTR is another Del Valle ISD high school option about 2.8 miles out. For families exploring additional nearby schools, CAMINO REAL EL in Bastrop ISD is within about 4.8 miles.

What is the cost of living in Timber Hills?

A full cost-of-living index and BEA Regional Price Parity figures (where 100 equals the U.S. average for overall costs, housing, goods, and utilities) were not provided for Timber Hills, so a precise above/below-national comparison isn’t available from the data here. What we can quantify is housing-related cost signals and a key part of the tax picture: Travis County’s property tax rate is $0.3758 per $100 of valuation. City and school district tax rates were not provided, so a combined estimated rate can’t be calculated accurately without adding those components. On the housing side, the median home value is $281,700 and the median gross rent is $1,529 per month in the 78617 ZIP area, which helps set expectations whether you plan to buy or rent. And like the rest of the state, residents benefit from Texas having no state income tax, which can offset other household costs depending on your situation.

Is Timber Hills good for families?

Timber Hills works well for many families who want straightforward routines built around schools and outdoor time. In the 78617 ZIP area, about 18.1% of residents are under 18, and the median age is 34.6, which matches a community where youth activities and school schedules matter. Nearby parks make it easy to plan kid-friendly weekends without a big drive, especially Bastrop County Stony Point Neighborhood Park about 1.3 miles away, plus Dry Creek Greenbelt and Los Cielos Park within about three miles. For schooling, Del Valle ISD campuses—DEL VALLE EL, DEL VALLE MIDDLE, and DEL VALLE H S—are all close enough to shape daily logistics.

What is Timber Hills known for?

Timber Hills is known locally for being a home-first pocket in the Garfield area of 78617 where day-to-day life is anchored by nearby green space and familiar reference points. Residents often orient themselves around quick access to Bastrop County Stony Point Neighborhood Park and the longer-walk feel of Dry Creek Greenbelt, both close enough to become regular habits rather than occasional trips. The neighborhood also sits within a web of nearby community names—East Travis Hills, Stony Point, Swiss Alpine Village—and it’s not far from Circuit of the Americas, which stands out as a recognizable landmark people use when describing the broader area.

What are things to do near Timber Hills?

For easy, repeatable outings near Timber Hills, most residents lean into the nearby parks. Bastrop County Stony Point Neighborhood Park is about 1.3 miles away for quick playground time and open-air afternoons, while Dry Creek Greenbelt roughly 2.6 miles away is a good option when you want a longer walk in a more natural setting. Los Cielos Park at about 2.8 miles adds another nearby spot to rotate into weekend plans. When the plan is simply dinner close to home, Gary’s Grill around 2.4 miles away is a familiar local stop that fits into a weeknight routine.

What ZIP code is Timber Hills in?

Timber Hills is in the 78617 ZIP code. Most nearby schools and daily errands referenced for the area also fall within that same 78617 orbit.

Interested in Timber Hills?

If you’re considering Timber Hills, I can help you compare home options in 78617, evaluate nearby school zones, and estimate monthly costs using Travis County’s tax rate. Reach out for a local, no-pressure conversation about what’s available and what fits your timeline.