At a Glance
Median Income
$82,026
$32,919 per capita
Home Value
$177,500
Zillow: $343,423
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
761/100K
2,234/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Mattawan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mattawan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mattawan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mattawan residents earn a median household income of $82,026 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,919. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mattawan is $177,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,423. Median rent is $1,038/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Mattawan reports 761 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,234/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.6% of adults in Mattawan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mattawan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,615
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density686/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,026
Per Capita$32,919
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,500
Rent$1,038
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$343,423
Housing Units1,082
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent761/100K
Property2,234/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault711/100K
Burglary508/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation829 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Mattawan was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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