Living in Matamoras (New Matamoras), Ohio

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Matamoras (New Matamoras) · Census data 2020–2024

Matamoras (New Matamoras) has 864 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $17,098 (76% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $94,400, the median rent is $597/month.

Matamoras (New Matamoras) is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Matamoras (New Matamoras) at a glance

Population
864
Median age
35State: 39.7
Median household income
$17,098State: $71,389
Median home value
$94,400State: $214,800
Median rent
$597/moState: $1,034
Homeowners
35.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
Average commute
30 min

Is Matamoras (New Matamoras) a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 76% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 19.9%; a poverty rate of 59.7%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Matamoras (New Matamoras)

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Matamoras (New Matamoras) the median home value is $94,400, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $597 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Matamoras (New Matamoras)$94,400
Ohio$214,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Matamoras (New Matamoras)$597
Ohio$1,034
United States$1,413

Matamoras (New Matamoras) median household income

The median household income in Matamoras (New Matamoras) is $17,098 and the income per person is $24,777. 59.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).

Median household income

Matamoras (New Matamoras)$17,098
Ohio$71,389
United States$80,734

Housing in Matamoras (New Matamoras): homes for sale and rent

Housing units
460
Owner-occupied
35.5%
Renter-occupied
64.5%
Vacant
16.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1957
Average household size
2.26

Matamoras (New Matamoras) demographics

Population
864
Median age
35
Under 18
30.8%
65 and older
16.1%
Households
383
Foreign-born
2.2%
Veterans
3.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian1.2%

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Education in Matamoras (New Matamoras)

5.8% of adults 25 and older in Matamoras (New Matamoras) have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Matamoras (New Matamoras)5.8%
Ohio31.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Matamoras (New Matamoras)

Unemployment rate
19.9%State: 4.8%
Average commute
30 minState: 23 min
Work from home
6.9%
Drive alone
83.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.6%
Homes with broadband
79.6%

Matamoras (New Matamoras) vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Matamoras (New Matamoras)864$17,098$94,400$597
Sistersville1,409$45,500$95,300$812
Middlebourne796$69,375$134,400$721
Paden City2,415$66,101$103,200$719
St. Marys2,174$63,547$147,300$771
Newport1,180$91,898$208,200—
Sardis427$62,866$114,000$694
Belmont983$49,851$152,000$511
New Martinsville5,133$60,946$128,300$688

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Living in Matamoras (New Matamoras): FAQ

What is the median household income in Matamoras (New Matamoras), OH?

The median household income in Matamoras (New Matamoras) is $17,098, 76% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Matamoras (New Matamoras)?

The median home value in Matamoras (New Matamoras) is $94,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.

How much is rent in Matamoras (New Matamoras)?

The median gross rent in Matamoras (New Matamoras) is $597 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Matamoras (New Matamoras), OH a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 76% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 19.9%; a poverty rate of 59.7%.

What is the median age in Matamoras (New Matamoras)?

The median age in Matamoras (New Matamoras) is 35 years (Ohio: 39.7).

How long is the commute in Matamoras (New Matamoras)?

The average commute to work in Matamoras (New Matamoras) is 30 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Matamoras (New Matamoras)?

The unemployment rate in Matamoras (New Matamoras) is 19.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Matamoras (New Matamoras)?

5.8% of adults in Matamoras (New Matamoras) 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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