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Matamoras, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sussex County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,448 Population 3,548/sq mi density
$74,145 Median Income $59,218 per capita
$237,600 Home Value $284,833 Zillow
$1,328 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
100 Violent Crime/100K 2,410 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,145 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$237,600 home value, $1,328/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Matamoras, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,145
1% below
$59,218 per capita
Home Value
$237,600
16% below
Zillow: $284,833
Median Rent
$1,328/mo
14% above
21.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
100/100K
74% below
2,410/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
1% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Matamoras Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Matamoras's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
99%
Home Value
84%
Rent
114%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Matamoras a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Matamoras residents earn a median household income of $74,145 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,218. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Matamoras is $237,600 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,833. Median rent is $1,328/month, with 21.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Matamoras reports 100 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,410/100K.

Education

33.4% of adults in Matamoras hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Matamoras has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,448
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density3,548/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,145
Per Capita$59,218
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

A+
Home Value$237,600
Rent$1,328
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$284,833
Housing Units1,151
Rent Burden21.2%

Crime

F
Violent100/100K
Property2,410/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation431 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute35 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Matamoras was founded in 1905.
The median home in Matamoras was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.