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Metter, GA


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Metter, Georgia

Metter, Georgia, in Candler county, is 59 miles W of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 144 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. There are 3,879 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Metter

In Metter, about 42% of adults are married. People in Metter are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 45% of Metter is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Metter had a median family income of $28,073.

Political Inclinations

Metter folks tended to give their money ($4,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Metter Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Metter that were owner-occupied was 67%.

Commuting

In Metter, 97% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Metter strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMetter Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Metter Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Metter, GA

Comparing Metter to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens810
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Female Share of the Population75
Age of the Population69
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built85
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime25
Low Violent Crime12
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