Metamora is a tiny village located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 605 people and two associated neighborhoods, Metamora is the 544th largest community in Michigan. Metamora real estate is some of the most expensive in Michigan, although Metamora house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some villages, Metamora isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Metamora are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Metamora is a village of managers, professionals, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Metamora who work in management occupations (18.41%), office and administrative support (10.20%), and business and financial occupations (7.65%). A relatively large number of people in Metamora telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.00% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Metamora is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Metamora’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One downside of living in Metamora is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Metamora, the average commute to work is 33.48 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. As is often the case in a small village, Metamora doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.In terms of college education, Metamora is substantially better educated than the typical community in the nation, which has 21.84% of the adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree: 32.39% of adults in Metamora have a college degree. The per capita income in Metamora in 2022 was $38,366, which is upper middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $153,464 for a family of four. However, Metamora contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Metamora is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Metamora home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Metamora residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Metamora include German, English, Irish, Polish, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Metamora is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
