Living in Mattawan, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mattawan · Census data 2020–2024
Mattawan has 2,692 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $61,587 (15% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $181,600, the median rent is $1,066/month.
Mattawan at a glance
- Population
- 2,692
- Median age
- 36.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $61,587State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $181,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,066/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Mattawan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 8.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mattawan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mattawan the median home value is $181,600, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,066 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,284 a month in housing costs.
Mattawan median household income
The median household income in Mattawan is $61,587 and the income per person is $32,549. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Mattawan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,133
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.1%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.43
Mattawan demographics
- Population
- 2,692
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 1,107
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mattawan ›
Education in Mattawan
22% of adults 25 and older in Mattawan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mattawan
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Mattawan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattawan | 2,692 | $61,587 | $181,600 | $1,066 |
| Lawton | 2,104 | $52,652 | $171,100 | $812 |
| Paw Paw | 3,289 | $41,587 | $148,200 | $761 |
| Westwood | 8,867 | $58,205 | $193,400 | $1,233 |
| Portage | 49,259 | $83,212 | $262,300 | $1,133 |
| Schoolcraft | 1,275 | $75,000 | $224,800 | $918 |
| Gobles | 595 | $44,250 | $104,200 | $630 |
| Kalamazoo | 73,076 | $52,272 | $179,000 | $1,078 |
| Decatur | 1,835 | $61,806 | $137,500 | $785 |
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What is the median household income in Mattawan, MI?
The median household income in Mattawan is $61,587, 15% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mattawan?
The median home value in Mattawan is $181,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Mattawan?
The median gross rent in Mattawan is $1,066 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Mattawan, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Mattawan?
The median age in Mattawan is 36.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Mattawan?
The average commute to work in Mattawan is 17 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mattawan?
The unemployment rate in Mattawan is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mattawan?
22% of adults in Mattawan 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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