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Metz, WV Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$130/mo
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$40/mo
$30/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1600/mo |
| Median Home Price | $180,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in Metz is relatively affordable, with a range of older and newer homes available. Rentals are scarce, but prices are competitive. Homeowners can expect moderate property tax rates.
Cost of Living
94
-6% below national average
97
88
105
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| <p>State 6% + County 0% + City 0%</p> | |
West Virginia has a progressive state income tax with rates ranging from 3% to 6.5%
Family & Relocation
70
7.2/10
$800/mo
City Pulse
Metz has limited public transit options, but the town's compact size and walkable streets make it accessible for families with strollers
- Prickett's Fort State Park
- Tygart Lake State Park
- Harrison County Fairgrounds
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📰 Live Local News
Metz has ordinances regulating zoning, noise, and animal control, but is generally a lightly regulated community
Financial Tools
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- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Metz — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Metz tend to fluctuate with the seasons, with higher electricity bills in summer due to air conditioning and higher water bills in spring due to lawn care. However, the town's moderate climate means that extreme temperature fluctuations are rare.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
Key ZIP code level tax info: property tax millage rates range from 10 to 15 mills, with no local surtaxes specific to Metz county
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 6/10: while Metz has some sidewalks and parks, the town's infrastructure is not always stroller-friendly, with some uneven pavement and limited elevator access in public buildings
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