At a Glance
Median Income
$57,445
$33,572 per capita
Home Value
$205,100
Zillow: $291,617
Median Rent
$995/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
14.8% smoking rate
How Matoaca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Matoaca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Matoaca a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Matoaca residents earn a median household income of $57,445 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,572. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 757 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Matoaca is $205,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,617. Median rent is $995/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
29.8% of adults in Matoaca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matoaca has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,448
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density953/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,445
Per Capita$33,572
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty2.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$205,100
Rent$995
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$291,617
Housing Units1,077
Rent Burden23.9%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation140 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute33 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Matoaca was built in 1963.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.