At a Glance
Median Income
$87,875
$21,631 per capita
Home Value
$228,100
Zillow: $293,037
Violent Crime
862/100K
2,351/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
55.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Mettler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mettler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mettler a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mettler residents earn a median household income of $87,875 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,631. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mettler is $228,100 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,037. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Mettler reports 862 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 127% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,351/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Mettler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
55.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mettler has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population137
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density596/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans96.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$87,875
Per Capita$21,631
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty25.6%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,100
Rent
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$293,037
Housing Units52
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent862/100K
Property2,351/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain6.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation533 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+55.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Broadband39.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Mettler was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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