Metamora is a small town of 625 in Ohio, with a median household income of $67,000
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Metamora stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 90.4
Metamora's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Metamora costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Metamora, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$910
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Metamora's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
61.7 /100k
Property Crime
496.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metamora is served primarily by Evergreen Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Metamora, OH
National Avg
School District
Evergreen Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Metamora sees average highs of 31.6°F in January
and 82.7°F in July,
with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.4 inches of snow per year.
Metamora's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Metamora roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,100 and median rent is $910/month.
Metamora's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 496.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Metamora are operated by Evergreen Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Metamora, OH has a population of 625, a median household income of $67,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
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 31.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches
with about 37.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Metamora, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43540.
The population of Metamora, Ohio is 625 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Metamora: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $137,100, median household income $67,000, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.