At a Glance
Median Income
$87,875
$21,631 per capita
Home Value
$228,100
Zillow: $293,037
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
55.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
14.5% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 3.7% (3% above 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.
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 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population137
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density596/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born34.3%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$87,875
Per Capita$21,631
Unemployment3.7%
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%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.2 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
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
Broadband87.2%
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.
34.3% 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.