Living in Matador, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Matador · Census data 2020–2024
Matador has 745 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $69,500 (11% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $87,600, the median rent is $584/month.
Matador is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Matador at a glance
- Population
- 745
- Median age
- 44.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $69,500State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $87,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $584/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Matador a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Matador
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Matador the median home value is $87,600, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $584 per month, which is 16.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,185 a month in housing costs.
Matador median household income
The median household income in Matador is $69,500 and the income per person is $32,311. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Matador: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 435
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 34.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.60
34.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Matador has many vacation and second homes.
Matador demographics
- Population
- 745
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 286
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Matador ›
Education in Matador
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Matador have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Matador
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
Matador vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matador | 745 | $69,500 | $87,600 | $584 |
| Roaring Springs | 247 | $39,423 | $52,500 | $862 |
| Turkey | 274 | $49,450 | $99,300 | $554 |
| Dickens | 170 | $39,545 | $47,800 | — |
| Quitaque | 347 | $58,929 | $69,200 | $693 |
| Floydada | 2,588 | $52,826 | $89,700 | $664 |
| Paducah | 1,077 | $36,875 | $49,000 | $256 |
| Crosbyton | 1,774 | $38,684 | $59,200 | $512 |
| Lockney | 1,752 | $54,698 | $82,600 | $718 |
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What is the median household income in Matador, TX?
The median household income in Matador is $69,500, 11% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Matador?
The median home value in Matador is $87,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Matador?
The median gross rent in Matador is $584 per month, about 16.6% of household income.
Is Matador, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Matador?
The median age in Matador is 44.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Matador?
The average commute to work in Matador is 14 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Matador?
The unemployment rate in Matador is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Matador?
16.3% of adults in Matador 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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