At a Glance
Home Value
$458,300
Zillow: $374,853
Median Rent
$1,217/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
13.8% smoking rate
How Matlacha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Matlacha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Matlacha a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Matlacha is $458,300 , 63% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,853. Median rent is $1,217/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
22.8% of adults in Matlacha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matlacha has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population845
Median Age65.2 yrs
Density4,225/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$99,586
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$9,770M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
Home Value$458,300
Rent$1,217
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$374,853
Housing Units719
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation4 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband61.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Matlacha was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.