Living in Matagorda, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Matagorda · Census data 2020–2024
Matagorda has 182 residents with a median age of 62.7. The median household income is $14,145 (82% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $380,000.
Matagorda is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Matagorda at a glance
- Population
- 182
- Median age
- 62.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $14,145State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $380,000State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.2%
Is Matagorda a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 82% lower than the Texas median; home values 34% higher than the state median; unemployment of 63.6%; a poverty rate of 75.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Matagorda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Matagorda the median home value is $380,000, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Matagorda median household income
The median household income in Matagorda is $14,145 and the income per person is $10,182. 75.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Matagorda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 319
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 62.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.52
62.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Matagorda has many vacation and second homes.
Matagorda demographics
- Population
- 182
- Median age
- 62.7
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 120
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 45.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Matagorda ›
Education in Matagorda
8.2% of adults 25 and older in Matagorda have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Matagorda
- Unemployment rate
- 63.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Matagorda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matagorda | 182 | $14,145 | $380,000 | — |
| Wadsworth | 366 | $31,847 | — | — |
| Palacios | 4,388 | $52,620 | $153,800 | $785 |
| Markham | 873 | $68,536 | $137,600 | — |
| Blessing | 418 | $51,313 | $138,100 | — |
| Bay City | 17,730 | $53,840 | $160,800 | $1,025 |
| Sargent | 1,422 | $60,307 | $188,200 | — |
| Van Vleck | 1,763 | $58,504 | $208,300 | $1,005 |
| Sweeny | 3,591 | $73,457 | $199,100 | $1,203 |
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What is the median household income in Matagorda, TX?
The median household income in Matagorda is $14,145, 82% 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 Matagorda?
The median home value in Matagorda is $380,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Matagorda, TX a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 82% lower than the Texas median; home values 34% higher than the state median; unemployment of 63.6%; a poverty rate of 75.3%.
What is the median age in Matagorda?
The median age in Matagorda is 62.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Matagorda?
The unemployment rate in Matagorda is 63.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Matagorda?
8.2% of adults in Matagorda 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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