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Metamora, MI


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Metamora, Michigan

Metamora, Michigan, in Lapeer county, is 17 miles N of Waterford, Michigan (center to center) and 44 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Detroit metropolitan area. Metamora contains a population of approximately 507.

The People and Families of Metamora

In Metamora, about 61% of adults are married. Metamora has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Metamora had a median family income of $63,750. The typical family in Metamora is better off than most in Michigan. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the village.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Metamora favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,025. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Metamora Housing

Metamora has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Metamora, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Metamora Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Metamora Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Metamora Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Metamora Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Metamora People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Metamora, MI

Comparing Metamora to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity31
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better98
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work53
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes35
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11
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