Cost of Living in Metzger, OR
Population 3,926 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Metzger sits on the smaller end of the Oregon city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 6.8%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Geographically, Metzger sits roughly 8 miles southwest of Portland. Median home values run roughly 8% lower than Portland's $558,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Metzger
The median home value in Metzger is $513,000 — 68% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,463/month, 11% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $89,394/year is 20% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Oregon's top state income tax rate is 9.9% and the combined sales tax is 0.0%. The climate averages highs of 63.4°F and lows of 41.5°F. Overall, Metzger has a cost of living index of 145 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 45% more expensive.
Metzger has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 69 | 74 | 82 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 53 | 46 |
| Low °F | 34 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 45 | 49 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 41 | 37 | 33 |
| Precip" | 5.27 | 3.97 | 3.70 | 2.57 | 2.02 | 1.31 | 0.37 | 0.48 | 1.38 | 3.37 | 5.44 | 6.05 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Metzger, OR?
Metzger has a cost index of 145 (100 = national average). It is 45% above the national average.
What is average rent in Metzger, OR?
The median gross rent in Metzger is $1,463 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Metzger?
The median home value in Metzger is $513,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Metzger?
The median household income in Metzger is $89,394 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Metzger, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Metzger is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Metzger, OR affordable?
Metzger is above average in cost of living, with an index of 145 — about 45% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Metzger?
Metzger has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 41.5°F. Annual precipitation is 35.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Metzger at a Glance
- Population
- 3,926
- Median Income
- $89,394
- Home Value
- $513,000
- Median Rent
- $1,463/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 63.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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