Matheny, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kings County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
628 Population 1,460/sq mi density
$68,269 Median Income $34,401 per capita
$167,000 Home Value $348,908 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$68,269 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,000 home value, $1,250/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Matheny, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,269
9% below
$34,401 per capita
Home Value
$167,000
41% below
Zillow: $348,908
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
54.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Matheny Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
59%
Rent
107%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Matheny 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

Matheny residents earn a median household income of $68,269 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,401. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Matheny is $167,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,908. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

10.8% of adults in Matheny hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 54.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Matheny has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.

Data Overview

People

Population628
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,460/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born36.3%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,269
Per Capita$34,401
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084

Housing

A+
Home Value$167,000
Rent$1,250
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$348,908
Housing Units278
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking13.9%
Premature Death8,188/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation251 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+54.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Matheny was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
36.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.