Metaline Falls, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pend Oreille County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
288 Population 1,440/sq mi density
$40,179 Median Income $31,655 per capita
$291,700 Home Value $255,650 Zillow
$673 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,179 median income, 10.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$291,700 home value, $673/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Metaline Falls, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,179
47% below
$31,655 per capita
Home Value
$291,700
3% above
Zillow: $255,650
Median Rent
$673/mo
42% below
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Metaline Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
103%
Rent
58%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
303%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Metaline Falls a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Metaline Falls residents earn a median household income of $40,179 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,655. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Metaline Falls is $291,700 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,650. Median rent is $673/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

22.7% of adults in Metaline Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Metaline Falls has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population288
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density1,440/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans17.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,179
Per Capita$31,655
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,214

Housing

C+
Home Value$291,700
Rent$673
Ownership42.4%
Zillow$255,650
Housing Units223
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death13,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain28.2 in/yr
Elevation2,101 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Metaline Falls was founded in 1911.
The median home in Metaline Falls was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.