Living in Matlacha, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Matlacha · Census data 2020–2024
Matlacha has 770 residents with a median age of 65.2. The median home value is $477,300, the median rent is $1,391/month.
Matlacha is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Matlacha at a glance
- Population
- 770
- Median age
- 65.2State: 42.6
- Median home value
- $477,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,391/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Matlacha a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Matlacha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Matlacha the median home value is $477,300, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,391 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,175 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Matlacha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 785
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 51.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.03
51.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Matlacha has many vacation and second homes.
Matlacha demographics
- Population
- 770
- Median age
- 65.2
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 50.5%
- Households
- 379
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Matlacha ›
Education in Matlacha
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Matlacha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Matlacha
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.7%
Matlacha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlacha | 770 | — | $477,300 | $1,391 |
| Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores | 127 | $73,897 | $683,800 | — |
| Pine Island Center | 1,834 | $68,173 | $308,900 | $1,206 |
| Pineland | 455 | $99,167 | $533,000 | — |
| Cape Coral | 215,536 | $78,104 | $373,500 | $1,858 |
| Bokeelia | 1,930 | $71,250 | $369,600 | $1,255 |
| St. James City | 3,412 | $69,403 | $319,700 | $2,829 |
| Burnt Store Marina | 2,157 | $93,250 | $430,100 | $2,393 |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 6,511 | $97,667 | $386,200 | $2,014 |
More for people moving to Matlacha
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What is the average home price in Matlacha?
The median home value in Matlacha is $477,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Matlacha?
The median gross rent in Matlacha is $1,391 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Matlacha, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Matlacha?
The median age in Matlacha is 65.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Matlacha?
The average commute to work in Matlacha is 22 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Matlacha?
The unemployment rate in Matlacha is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Matlacha?
24.3% of adults in Matlacha 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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