At a Glance
Median Income
$89,394
$44,632 per capita
Home Value
$513,000
Zillow: $528,673
Median Rent
$1,463/mo
49.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
10.0% smoking rate
How Metzger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Metzger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Metzger a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Metzger residents earn a median household income of $89,394 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,632. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Metzger is $513,000 , 82% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $528,673. Median rent is $1,463/month, with 49.9% 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 1976.
Education
41.7% of adults in Metzger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Metzger has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population3,926
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density5,166/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$89,394
Per Capita$44,632
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B
Home Value$513,000
Rent$1,463
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$528,673
Housing Units1,661
Rent Burden49.9%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation226 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Metzger was built in 1976.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.