At a Glance
Median Income
$117,188
$154,595 per capita
Home Value
$370,000
Zillow: $332,455
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
23.6%
12.5% smoking rate
How Matheson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Matheson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Matheson a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Matheson residents earn a median household income of $117,188 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $154,595. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Matheson is $370,000 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,455. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
45.0% of adults in Matheson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matheson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population20
Median Age72.3 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,188
Per Capita$154,595
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$188M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$370,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$332,455
Housing Units20
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity23.6%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
Elevation5,840 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Matheson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Denver International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.