Metamora is a very small village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 3,859 people and two associated neighborhoods, Metamora is the 405th largest community in Illinois. Much of the housing stock in Metamora was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Metamora economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Metamora, where the median household income is $83,793.00.

Also of interest is that Metamora has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Metamora is also a village of artists. Metamora has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Metamora’s character.

A relatively large number of people in Metamora telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.79% 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.

Because of many things, Metamora is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Metamora a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Metamora has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Metamora’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

As is often the case in a small village, Metamora doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

If knowledge is power, Metamora is a pretty powerful place. 50.21% of the adults in Metamora have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Metamora in 2022 was $45,298, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $181,192 for a family of four.

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 Asian. Important ancestries of people in Metamora include German, Irish, Italian, English, and Swedish.

The most common language spoken in Metamora is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Korean.