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Matoaca, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Colonial Heights city County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,448 Population 953/sq mi density
$57,445 Median Income $33,572 per capita
$205,100 Home Value $291,617 Zillow
$995 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
203 Violent Crime/100K 4,897 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,445 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$205,100 home value, $995/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Matoaca, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,445
24% below
$33,572 per capita
Home Value
$205,100
27% below
Zillow: $291,617
Median Rent
$995/mo
14% below
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
46% below
4,897/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
12% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
73%
Rent
86%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Matoaca a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 5.1% (42% 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.

Safety & Crime

Matoaca reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,897/100K.

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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,448
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density953/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,445
Per Capita$33,572
Unemployment5.1%
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%

Crime

F
Violent203/100K
Property4,897/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.