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Mettupalayam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Mettupalayam is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 69,213. Elevation: 1,086 ft (331 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
69,213 Population 24,897/sq mi density
1,086 ft Elevation 331 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,300 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population69,213
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density24,897/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,300
Per Capita$3,350
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units27,685
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Population69,213
Population Density24,897 / sq mi
Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Coordinates11.2997°, 76.9349°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (835 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Mettupalayam

Mettupalayam is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 69,213. The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet (331 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Mettupalayam has a population of 69,213 with a density of 24,897 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

69,213
Total Population
24,897
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mettupalayam vs India Average

The median household income in Mettupalayam is $3,300, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $64, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 39 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Income: Mettupalayam vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$3,300
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,350
Avg Weekly Wage$64

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above India avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below India avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Restaurants3
Healthcare15
Retail3

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mettupalayam is $25,000, 91% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 27,685 total housing units in the city. 26.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$25,000
91% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden26.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units27,685

Property Tax

Climate in Mettupalayam

Mettupalayam has an average annual temperature of 23.6°C (74°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.7°C), the coldest is Dec (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 1132 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.3°C / 70°F 12.9° / 31° 27.5
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 14.2° / 34.5° 7.3
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 16.1° / 37.2° 19.1
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 19.9° / 38.2° 50.5
May 25.9°C / 79°F 19.6° / 36.6° 135.3
Jun 24.1°C / 75°F 18.8° / 32.1° 92.7
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 18.8° / 30.2° 139.4
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 18.6° / 30.6° 152.7
Sep 23°C / 73°F 18.1° / 30.1° 118.8
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 17.4° / 30.1° 180.9
Nov 21.9°C / 71°F 16.1° / 28° 139.1
Dec 21°C / 70°F 13.9° / 28.4° 69.0
Mettupalayam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above India avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density24,897/sq mi
Coordinates11.2997°N, 76.9349°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 253 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 258 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
August 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
October 78°F (25°C) 7.6 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
December 74°F (24°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Mettupalayam has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Mettupalayam

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Jose Matriculation Hr. Sec. School
Goverment Girls High School
Mahajana Hr. Sec. School
Carwell Matric. Hr. Sec. School
Holy Angels Primary School
Holy Angels Matric. Hr. Sec. School
LEF Christain Matriculation School
LEF Christain Matriculation School
Metro Matriculation Hr. Sec. School
Government Boys Higher Secondary School
Rosary Girls High School
National Matriculation School
modanna matriculation higher secondary school
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Radio Stations near Mettupalayam

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hand Of Jesus - HINDI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - KANNADA christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - NEPALI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - CHINESE christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - ENGLISH christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - HEBREW christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - TELUGU christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - KONKANI christian MP3 64 kbps
Hand Of Jesus - FRENCH christian MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Mettupalayam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bee Museum
Government Museum
Nilgiri Mountain Railway Museum
PSG GRD Museum of Science & Technology
Wax Museum

Libraries in Mettupalayam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Branch library0.0
Branch library0.0
Branch Library0.0
Branch Library0.0
Bujanganur Branch Library0.0
Cheran Maa Nagar0.0
Cheran Maa Nagar0.0
District Central Library0.0
Government village library0.0
KPR Central Library0.0
Mettupalayam Branch Library-10.0
Nilgiri Library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
village library0.0
Village Library0.0
village library0.0
Vivekananda Block0.0

Farmers Markets in Mettupalayam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Annur saturday market (weekly market)
Coonoor Market
Karamadai Friday Market
Karamadai Market
karamadai transport mundy market
Kotagiri Market
Mettupalayam Anna Market
Mettupalayam Market
Mettupalayam Uzhavar santhai
New Gandhi Maidhanam
TDR Banana auction mundy
Thudiyalur weekly market
tudiyalur cattle market
tudiyalur daily market

Hotels in Mettupalayam

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arabian's Restraunt
Black Thunder Resorts Pvt Ltd
EMS Mayura
Hotel Kaveri International
Hotel Mayura
Hotel PSY
Oasis
Soorya International Hotel
Subbian mess

Restaurants in Mettupalayam

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Karuna Pure Veg
Hotel Seetha Ram Vilas
Oasis

Cafes in Mettupalayam

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aroma
Aroma

Cinemas in Mettupalayam

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abirami Theater
Shri Sakthi Theatre
Sivam Theatre

Zoos in Mettupalayam

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Annual elephant camp Mettupalayam

Theme Parks in Mettupalayam

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Thunder Waterpark

Clinics in Mettupalayam

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sakthi Nursing Home, Mettupalayam

Veterinaries in Mettupalayam

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Government veterinary clinic

Train Stations in Mettupalayam

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kallar
Mettupalayam

Bus Stations in Mettupalayam

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mettupalayam Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Mettupalayam

17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
BP Gas Station
HP
HP Petrol Bunk
IN #280167014
IN #280167015
IN #280167016
IN #593340435
IN #593340437
IN #597238025
IN #9538854027
Indian oil
Indian Oil
Jio Bp Mobility Station
Lorry Owner's Association Petrol Bunk
Nayara

Banks in Mettupalayam

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
Canara Bank
Canara Bank
City Union Bank
ICICI Bank
Indian Bank
Karur Vysya Bank
State Bank of India
Syndicate Bank
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited

Stadiums & Teams in Mettupalayam

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mettupalayam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coimbatore International AirportCJBLarge Airport
Coimbatore Air Force StationSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mettupalayam

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kunjappanai Branch Office
Mettupalayam Head Post Office

Treatment Centers in Mettupalayam

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hi Physiotherapy Clinic
Mahraj Clinic
Parthiban Nursing Home
Priyanka Clinic
Sree Ramm Nursing Home
Sri Loga Clinic
The Sheriff Dental

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mettupalayam

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Annai Velankanni Church
Arulmigu Vanabadrakaliamman Thirukoil
Chinna Palli Vasal
CSI Chruch
Ganesh Temple
Iyyapan Temple
Kattor Masjid
Madheshwaran Temple
Mariamman Temple
Mariamman Temple
Mariamman Temple
Mariamman Temple
St. Antony's Church
Subramaniyar Temple
Valampuri Vinayagar Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Mettupalayam

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 16
Hospitals 15
Restaurants 3
Cafes 4
Supermarkets 3
Banks 8
Hotels 6
Libraries 4
Parks 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 14

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mettupalayam

What is the population of Mettupalayam?

Mettupalayam has a population of 69,213 residents and is located in India. The population density is 24,897 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mettupalayam expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,300, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $25,000 (91% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mettupalayam?

Mettupalayam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches.

How is the job market in Mettupalayam?

Mettupalayam has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $64. There are 39 business establishments in the area, including 3 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Mettupalayam?

The median home value in Mettupalayam is $25,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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