At a Glance
Median Income
$62,841
$28,345 per capita
Home Value
$220,100
Zillow: $332,725
Median Rent
$1,181/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
317/100K
3,480/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Metolius Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Metolius's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Metolius a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Metolius residents earn a median household income of $62,841 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,345. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 660 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Metolius is $220,100 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,725. Median rent is $1,181/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Metolius reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,480/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Metolius hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Metolius has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population969
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density2,019/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,841
Per Capita$28,345
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$1,150M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,100
Rent$1,181
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$332,725
Housing Units359
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent317/100K
Property3,480/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain11.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,551 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Metolius was founded in 1913.
The median home in Metolius was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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