At a Glance
Median Income
$99,091
$46,583 per capita
Home Value
$209,800
Zillow: $224,811
Median Rent
$880/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.6%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10.5% smoking rate
How Metamora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Metamora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Metamora a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Metamora residents earn a median household income of $99,091 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,583. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Metamora is $209,800 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,811. Median rent is $880/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
54.6% of adults in Metamora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Metamora has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,094
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,796/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,091
Per Capita$46,583
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,800
Rent$880
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$224,811
Housing Units1,721
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,803/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation814 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.6%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Metamora was founded in 1836.
The median home in Metamora was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.