What are the schools like in Metaline, WA?

School district data for Metaline is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Metaline?

The median household income in Metaline, WA is $72,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Metaline, WA?

Metaline has an average high temperature of 32.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Metaline, WA affordable or expensive?

Metaline's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Metaline is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $222,900 and the median rent is $775 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Metaline, WA?

Metaline has a violent crime rate of 145.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1501.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Metaline, WA a Good Place to Live?

Metaline is a small town of 135 in Washington, with a median household income of $72,500 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Metaline stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Metaline 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: 99.0

Metaline's overall cost of living index is 99.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Metaline costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Metaline, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$222,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$775	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Metaline's violent crime rate is 145.7 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

145.7 /100k

Property Crime

1501.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Metaline, WA	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	18.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Metaline sees average highs of 32.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 31.9 inches of annual precipitation and 54.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Metaline, WA
Average High — January	32.6°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	31.9"
Annual Snowfall	54.8"

Demographics

Metric	Metaline, WA	National Avg
Population	135	—
Median Age	55.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.9%	22.2%
65 and over	27.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Metaline Falls, WA 1 mi Ione, WA 8 mi Northport, WA 18 mi Colville, WA 32 mi Marcus, WA 33 mi

ZIP Codes in Metaline

Metaline, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99152

Metaline vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Metaline, WA affordable or expensive?

Metaline's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Metaline roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $222,900 and median rent is $775/month.

What is the crime rate in Metaline, WA?

Metaline's violent crime rate is 145.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1501.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Metaline?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Metaline, WA a good place to live?

Metaline, WA has a population of 135, a median household income of $72,500, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. 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 Metaline?

Metaline averages 32.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.9 inches with about 54.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Metaline?

Metaline, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99152.

What is the population of Metaline?

The population of Metaline, Washington is 135 with a median age of 55.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Metaline?

Key numbers for living in Metaline: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $222,900, median household income $72,500, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Metaline side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.