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Matheson, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Washington County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
20 Population 12/sq mi density
$117,188 Median Income $154,595 per capita
$370,000 Home Value $332,455 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
216 Violent Crime/100K 378 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$117,188 median income, 20.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$370,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Matheson, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$117,188
56% above
$154,595 per capita
Home Value
$370,000
31% above
Zillow: $332,455
Violent Crime
216/100K
43% below
378/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
34% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
456% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
26% below
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
297 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
156%
Home Value
131%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
556%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Matheson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 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.

Safety & Crime

Matheson reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 378/100K.

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. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population20
Median Age72.3 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$117,188
Per Capita$154,595
Unemployment20.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent216/100K
Property378/100K

Health

Obesity23.6%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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%
Broadband17.0%
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.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.