Living in Matteson, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Matteson · Census data 2020–2024
Matteson has 18,645 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $95,457 (14% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $250,600, the median rent is $1,580/month.
Matteson at a glance
- Population
- 18,645
- Median age
- 44.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $95,457State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $250,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,580/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Matteson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Illinois median; home values 5% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Matteson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Matteson the median home value is $250,600, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,580 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,213 a month in housing costs.
Matteson median household income
The median household income in Matteson is $95,457 and the income per person is $45,726. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Matteson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,631
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.50
Matteson demographics
- Population
- 18,645
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 7,404
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Matteson ›
Education in Matteson
39.7% of adults 25 and older in Matteson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Matteson
- Unemployment rate
- 10.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Matteson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matteson | 18,645 | $95,457 | $250,600 | $1,580 |
| Richton Park | 12,521 | $64,554 | $220,900 | $1,294 |
| Olympia Fields | 4,734 | $123,875 | $329,000 | $3,501 |
| Frankfort Square | 9,560 | $126,897 | $305,800 | $1,622 |
| Park Forest | 21,156 | $61,072 | $115,300 | $1,365 |
| Flossmoor | 9,391 | $133,663 | $344,800 | $2,164 |
| Country Club Hills | 16,324 | $75,197 | $192,000 | $1,709 |
| University Park | 7,306 | $73,844 | $153,200 | $1,649 |
| Tinley Park | 54,842 | $105,189 | $299,900 | $1,495 |
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What is the median household income in Matteson, IL?
The median household income in Matteson is $95,457, 14% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Matteson?
The median home value in Matteson is $250,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Matteson?
The median gross rent in Matteson is $1,580 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Matteson, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Illinois median; home values 5% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%.
What is the median age in Matteson?
The median age in Matteson is 44.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Matteson?
The average commute to work in Matteson is 34 minutes; 23.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Matteson?
The unemployment rate in Matteson is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Matteson?
39.7% of adults in Matteson 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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