Living in Matfield Green, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Matfield Green · Census data 2020–2024

Matfield Green has 48 residents with a median age of 61.8. The median household income is $33,750 (55% lower than the Kansas median), the median rent is $950/month.

Matfield Green is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Matfield Green at a glance

Population
48
Median age
61.8State: 37.4
Median household income
$33,750State: $74,275
Median rent
$950/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
88.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%

Is Matfield Green a good place to live?

Pros: A poverty rate of 4.2%.

Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 4.5%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Matfield Green

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Matfield Green the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Matfield Green$950
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Matfield Green median household income

The median household income in Matfield Green is $33,750 and the income per person is $37,200. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Matfield Green$33,750
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Matfield Green: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
38
Owner-occupied
88.2%
Renter-occupied
11.8%
Vacant
10.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1955
Average household size
1.41

Matfield Green demographics

Population
48
Median age
61.8
Under 18
6.3%
65 and older
45.8%
Households
34
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Matfield Green ›

Education in Matfield Green

31.1% of adults 25 and older in Matfield Green have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Matfield Green31.1%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Matfield Green

Unemployment rate
4.5%State: 3.9%
Average commute
—State: 20 min
Work from home
17.6%
Drive alone
70.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
11.8%
Homes with broadband
94.1%

Matfield Green vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Matfield Green48$33,750—$950
Cassoday154$70,000$68,600—
Cottonwood Falls1,041$50,750$85,100$838
Strong City488$42,500$84,400$493
Burns297$42,292$57,400$754
Florence522$30,313$38,500$832
Olpe565$89,479$163,300$732
Madison925$52,500$51,600$582
Rosalia219$122,500$268,100—

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Living in Matfield Green: FAQ

What is the median household income in Matfield Green, KS?

The median household income in Matfield Green is $33,750, 55% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How much is rent in Matfield Green?

The median gross rent in Matfield Green is $950 per month, about 32.5% of household income.

Is Matfield Green, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 4.5%.

What is the median age in Matfield Green?

The median age in Matfield Green is 61.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Matfield Green?

The unemployment rate in Matfield Green is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Matfield Green?

31.1% of adults in Matfield Green 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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