At a Glance
Median Income
$122,026
$51,890 per capita
Home Value
$447,000
Zillow: $632,024
Median Rent
$1,714/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
57/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.1%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Matawan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Matawan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Matawan a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Matawan residents earn a median household income of $122,026 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,890. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Matawan is $447,000 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $632,024. Median rent is $1,714/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Matawan reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 57/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
44.1% of adults in Matawan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matawan has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population9,636
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density4,245/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,026
Per Capita$51,890
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A+
Home Value$447,000
Rent$1,714
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$632,024
Housing Units3,890
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property57/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Matawan was founded in 1895.
The median home in Matawan was built in 1969.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.
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