At a Glance
Median Income
$73,417
$29,555 per capita
Home Value
$86,300
Zillow: $96,896
Median Rent
$580/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.6% smoking rate
How Matador Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Matador's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Matador a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Matador residents earn a median household income of $73,417 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,555. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 63 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Matador is $86,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,896. Median rent is $580/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
19.0% of adults in Matador hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matador has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population727
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density559/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,417
Per Capita$29,555
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$49M
Avg Weekly Wage$687
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,300
Rent$580
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$96,896
Housing Units419
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,926/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain23.0 in/yr
Elevation2,369 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 94% / D 5%
Commute15 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Matador was founded in 1891.
The median home in Matador was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.385 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.