Living in Matheny, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Matheny · Census data 2020–2024
Matheny has 572 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $67,976 (31% lower than the California median), the median home value is $151,300, the median rent is $1,242/month.
Matheny is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Matheny at a glance
- Population
- 572
- Median age
- 30.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $67,976State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $151,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,242/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 43.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Matheny a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Matheny
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Matheny the median home value is $151,300, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,242 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,758 a month in housing costs.
Matheny median household income
The median household income in Matheny is $67,976 and the income per person is $30,035. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Matheny: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 273
- Owner-occupied
- 43.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.6%
- Vacant
- 28.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.92
Matheny demographics
- Population
- 572
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 8.7%
- Households
- 196
- Foreign-born
- 41.4%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Matheny ›
Education in Matheny
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Matheny have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Matheny
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.6%
Matheny vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matheny | 572 | $67,976 | $151,300 | $1,242 |
| Tulare | 70,945 | $72,410 | $329,800 | $1,435 |
| East Tulare Villa | 689 | $83,235 | $232,100 | $1,455 |
| Tipton | 2,851 | $45,243 | $243,900 | $1,370 |
| Hypericum | 179 | $108,250 | — | — |
| Woodville | 1,460 | $54,531 | $216,900 | $1,102 |
| Visalia | 143,939 | $81,989 | $371,500 | $1,490 |
| Linnell Camp | 821 | $29,028 | — | $605 |
| Plainview | 545 | $67,656 | $177,000 | $1,446 |
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What is the median household income in Matheny, CA?
The median household income in Matheny is $67,976, 31% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Matheny?
The median home value in Matheny is $151,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Matheny?
The median gross rent in Matheny is $1,242 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Matheny, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Matheny?
The median age in Matheny is 30.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Matheny?
The average commute to work in Matheny is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Matheny?
The unemployment rate in Matheny is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Matheny?
12.9% of adults in Matheny have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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