At a Glance
Median Income
$98,617
$47,102 per capita
Home Value
$251,400
Zillow: $275,871
Median Rent
$1,390/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
11.1% smoking rate
How Matteson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Matteson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Matteson a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Matteson residents earn a median household income of $98,617 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,102. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Matteson is $251,400 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,871. Median rent is $1,390/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
40.2% of adults in Matteson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matteson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population18,681
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density2,011/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$98,617
Per Capita$47,102
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$251,400
Rent$1,390
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$275,871
Housing Units7,836
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation710 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Matteson was founded in 1889.
The median home in Matteson was built in 1993.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.