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Matteson, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Madelyn

First time home buyer in Matteson

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $251,400, which seems about average. Median household income is $98,617, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,390/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city h...

8 replies 0 upvotes housing
Ryan Green

Matteson in the winter -how bad?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,390/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective. The we...

13 replies 8 upvotes qa
Alice Torres

Planning a move to Matteson -neighborhoods?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Rent is about $1,390/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is concerning. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. TIA! Public transit n...

4 replies 14 upvotes moving
Evelyn Brown

Moving to Matteson for work -advice?

Alright, I've been here for 8 years and With a population of 18,681, Matteson is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Matteson sits at 1,296.3 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any help is appreciated. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

3 replies 8 upvotes moving
urban_hudson57

Planning a move to Matteson -neighborhoods?

So, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $98,617 in Matteson. Crime rate is something to consider -Matteson sits at 1,296.3 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for ...

13 replies 1 upvotes moving
urban_hudson57

Matteson job market vs Los Angeles

I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $251,400 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? Appreciate any input. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be roug...

11 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Gabriella Martinez

Starting a business in Matteson?

Hey folks, The weather takes some getting used to. Should I be concerned? Thanks in advance!

2 replies 11 upvotes jobs
John Evans

Things Matteson needs to improve

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cheers. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable...

3 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Samuel

Matteson job market vs Austin

Been meaning to ask this. My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Matteson sits at 1,296.3 per 100K. With a population of 18,681, Matteson is a small town. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thoughts? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

12 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Ryan Green

What surprised you most about Matteson?

Alright, I work in engineering and Rent is about $1,390/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $98,617 in Matteson. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoati...

1 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
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