Metolius, OR

Metolius, Oregon

Metolius, Oregon, in Jefferson county, is 37 miles N of Bend, Oregon (center to center) and 97 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 635.

The People and Families of Metolius

In Metolius, about 59% of adults are married. Metolius has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Unlike most cities, Metolius has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Metolius had a median family income of $34,028. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Metolius.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Metolius.

Metolius Housing

Metolius has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Metolius the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Metolius, 92% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Metolius, OR

Comparing Metolius to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Metolius Almanac

Metolius Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Metolius Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Metolius residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Metolius Colleges

(List of All Oregon Colleges)

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