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Metamora, MI
Village in Lapeer County, Michigan.
Population
693
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
833
ZIP codes
0
Metamora and its ZIP codes
Metamora at a glance
- Metamora is about 4.7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $85,750 a year, 18% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $270,900 (17% above Michigan) and median rent is $794 a month.
Local data for Metamora, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Metamora, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,750
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$270,900
Median rent
$794/mo
Homeownership
82.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.4%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (144), Irish Americans (119), Polish Americans (76).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lapeer County. PPP loans are for Metamora.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,485
22,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,585
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$628M
FY 2026, $7,084 per person
How people get to work
Metamora, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Metamora, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Metamora, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Metamora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LapeerCity | 7.1 mi | 7.3 |
| DrydenVillage | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| OxfordVillage | 8.6 mi | 1.3 |
| AtticaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.8 |
| LeonardVillage | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| OrtonvilleVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| Lake OrionVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| GoodrichVillage | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Imlay CityCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| AlmontVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| DavisonCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| Village of ClarkstonCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| ColumbiavilleVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Barnes LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| BurtonCity | 17 mi | 23.4 |
| Millers LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Metamora, MI in?
- Metamora is in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Metamora, MI?
- About 693 people live in Metamora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Metamora?
- Nearby places include Lapeer (7.1 mi), Dryden (8.5 mi), Oxford (8.6 mi), Attica (8.9 mi), Leonard (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023