Living in Mathews, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mathews · Census data 2020–2024
Mathews has 1,598 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $86,607 (43% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $205,500, the median rent is $1,031/month.
Mathews at a glance
- Population
- 1,598
- Median age
- 45.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $86,607State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $205,500State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,031/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.1%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Mathews a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Mathews
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mathews the median home value is $205,500, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, which is 16.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,419 a month in housing costs.
Mathews median household income
The median household income in Mathews is $86,607 and the income per person is $50,430. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Mathews: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 739
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.24
Mathews demographics
- Population
- 1,598
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 712
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mathews ›
Education in Mathews
28.1% of adults 25 and older in Mathews have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mathews
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Mathews vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathews | 1,598 | $86,607 | $205,500 | $1,031 |
| Lockport Heights | 1,481 | $125,654 | $322,700 | $1,036 |
| Lockport | 2,618 | $60,398 | $160,800 | $958 |
| Raceland | 9,585 | $60,286 | $187,800 | $629 |
| Bayou Blue | 12,218 | $63,958 | $189,100 | $1,107 |
| Bourg | 2,239 | $69,094 | $170,500 | $1,347 |
| Presquille | 2,062 | $112,000 | $272,100 | — |
| Des Allemands | 2,382 | $88,390 | $196,000 | — |
| Houma | 32,392 | $58,194 | $205,900 | $1,058 |
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What is the median household income in Mathews, LA?
The median household income in Mathews is $86,607, 43% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mathews?
The median home value in Mathews is $205,500, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Mathews?
The median gross rent in Mathews is $1,031 per month, about 16.5% of household income.
Is Mathews, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Mathews?
The median age in Mathews is 45.5 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Mathews?
The average commute to work in Mathews is 37 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mathews?
The unemployment rate in Mathews is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mathews?
28.1% of adults in Mathews 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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