Metamora is a small town of 405 in Indiana, with a median household income of N/A
and a 24.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Metamora stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Metamora is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Metamora 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: 94.1
Metamora's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Metamora costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Metamora, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$121,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Metamora's violent crime rate is 48.3 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.3 /100k
Property Crime
483.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Metamora, IN
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
55.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Metamora sees average highs of 38.1°F in January
and 87.1°F in July,
with 43.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.6 inches of snow per year.
Metamora's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Metamora roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $121,700 and median rent is N/A/month.
Metamora's violent crime rate is 48.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 483.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Metamora, IN has a population of 405, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 24.8%.
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.
Metamora averages 38.1°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.8 inches
with about 17.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Metamora, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47030.
The population of Metamora, Indiana is 405 with a median age of 49.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Metamora: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $121,700, median household income N/A, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Metamora side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
