What are the schools like in Metter, GA?

Metter is served primarily by Candler County. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Metter?

The median household income in Metter, GA is $31,786 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Metter, GA?

Metter has an average high temperature of 60.1°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Metter, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Metter, GA affordable or expensive?

Metter's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Metter is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $151,700 and the median rent is $658 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Metter, GA?

Metter has a violent crime rate of 326.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2288.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Metter, GA a Good Place to Live?

Metter is a small town of 3,976 in Georgia, with a median household income of $31,786 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Metter stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Metter is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Metter city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.5

Metter's overall cost of living index is 91.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Metter costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Metter, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$151,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$658	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$31,786	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Metter's violent crime rate is 326.9 per 100,000 residents — 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

326.9 /100k

Property Crime

2288.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metter is served primarily by Candler County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Metter, GA	National Avg
School District	Candler County	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Metter sees average highs of 60.1°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Metter, GA
Average High — January	60.1°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Metter, GA	National Avg
Population	3,976	—
Median Age	46.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	31.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	20.6%	22.2%
65 and over	23.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pulaski, GA 6 mi Cobbtown, GA 9 mi Stillmore, GA 9 mi Register, GA 11 mi Portal, GA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Metter

Metter, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30439

Metter vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Metter, GA affordable or expensive?

Metter's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Metter roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $151,700 and median rent is $658/month.

What is the crime rate in Metter, GA?

Metter's violent crime rate is 326.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2288.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Metter?

Public schools in Metter are operated by Candler County. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 8.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Metter, GA a good place to live?

Metter, GA has a population of 3,976, a median household income of $31,786, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Metter?

Metter averages 60.1°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Metter?

Metter, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30439.

What is the population of Metter?

The population of Metter, Georgia is 3,976 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Metter?

Key numbers for living in Metter: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $151,700, median household income $31,786, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Metter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.