Living in Metamora, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Metamora · Census data 2020–2024
Metamora has 4,159 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $129,479 (55% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $201,800, the median rent is $1,008/month.
Metamora at a glance
- Population
- 4,159
- Median age
- 35.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $129,479State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $201,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,008/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Metamora a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the Illinois median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Metamora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Metamora the median home value is $201,800, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,008 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,870 a month in housing costs.
Metamora median household income
The median household income in Metamora is $129,479 and the income per person is $46,348. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Metamora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,463
- Owner-occupied
- 96.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.4%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.80
Metamora demographics
- Population
- 4,159
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 1,442
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Metamora ›
Education in Metamora
54.8% of adults 25 and older in Metamora have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 25.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Metamora
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Metamora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metamora | 4,159 | $129,479 | $201,800 | $1,008 |
| Germantown Hills | 3,436 | $147,341 | $264,900 | — |
| Washington | 15,919 | $95,179 | $221,900 | $1,155 |
| Eureka | 5,007 | $56,048 | $154,300 | $692 |
| Bay View Gardens | 281 | $52,679 | $122,800 | $787 |
| Spring Bay | 520 | $61,389 | $130,200 | $1,071 |
| Roanoke | 1,967 | $82,063 | $139,900 | $1,101 |
| Rome | 1,947 | $88,750 | $159,800 | $1,094 |
| Washburn | 945 | $76,667 | $89,100 | $856 |
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What is the median household income in Metamora, IL?
The median household income in Metamora is $129,479, 55% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Metamora?
The median home value in Metamora is $201,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Metamora?
The median gross rent in Metamora is $1,008 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Metamora, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the Illinois median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
What is the median age in Metamora?
The median age in Metamora is 35.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Metamora?
The average commute to work in Metamora is 23 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Metamora?
The unemployment rate in Metamora is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Metamora?
54.8% of adults in Metamora have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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