Living in Metolius, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Metolius · Census data 2020–2024
Metolius has 1,137 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $65,000 (22% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $251,600, the median rent is $1,121/month.
Metolius is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Metolius at a glance
- Population
- 1,137
- Median age
- 34.6State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $65,000State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $251,600State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,121/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Metolius a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Metolius
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Metolius the median home value is $251,600, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,121 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,274 a month in housing costs.
Metolius median household income
The median household income in Metolius is $65,000 and the income per person is $29,180. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Metolius: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 423
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.83
Metolius demographics
- Population
- 1,137
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 32.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 402
- Foreign-born
- 11.2%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Metolius ›
Education in Metolius
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Metolius have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Metolius
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 60.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.4%
Metolius vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metolius | 1,137 | $65,000 | $251,600 | $1,121 |
| Culver | 2,254 | $91,463 | $332,500 | $1,340 |
| Madras | 7,676 | $64,659 | $330,900 | $979 |
| Crooked River Ranch | 5,160 | $85,561 | $462,300 | $1,837 |
| Warm Springs | 2,480 | $54,600 | $223,800 | $557 |
| Terrebonne | 1,602 | $89,248 | $469,600 | — |
| Ochoco West | 319 | $84,000 | $425,800 | — |
| Redmond | 36,092 | $84,164 | $462,500 | $1,628 |
| Eagle Crest | 2,677 | $102,500 | $750,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Metolius, OR?
The median household income in Metolius is $65,000, 22% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Metolius?
The median home value in Metolius is $251,600, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Metolius?
The median gross rent in Metolius is $1,121 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Metolius, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
What is the median age in Metolius?
The median age in Metolius is 34.6 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Metolius?
The average commute to work in Metolius is 23 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Metolius?
The unemployment rate in Metolius is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Metolius?
14.8% of adults in Metolius 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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