The Town FilesMatteson, Illinois
Village in Cook County · population 19,073 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $250,600
- Household income
- $95,457
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 44.5
Matteson is a village of 19,073 people in Cook County, Illinois. The median home is worth $250,600, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 94% of Illinois towns, better transit than 86% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 80% of Illinois towns.
How Matteson ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Matteson is worth $250,600, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $95,457, which is more affordable than 35% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,580 a month. 77.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Matteson | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $250,600 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,580 | $960 |
| Median household income | $95,457 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 77.4% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Matteson
| People | Matteson | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.7% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 23.9% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 33.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.8% | 90.4% |
Weather in Matteson
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 15.2°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.2 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Matteson since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 15, 2024 about 2.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 115 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 78 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 7, 2024.
Severe weather in Cook County since 1996
Cook County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| November 20, 2023 | Flood | DR-4749: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cook County
Cook County had 2,565,567 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $86,931 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Matteson itself the ACS puts it at 10.9%.
Public schools in Matteson
6 public schools with 2,173 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Powell Middle Sch | 6-8 | 571 | 13.0 |
| Matteson Elem School | K-3 | 404 | 13.9 |
| O W Huth Middle School | 7-8 | 393 | 12.3 |
| Woodgate Elem School | PK-5 | 302 | 15.1 |
| Marya Yates Elementary School | K-5 | 265 | 11.5 |
| Sieden Prairie Elementary School | K-5 | 238 | 14.0 |
Towns near Matteson
- Richton Park, IL2.0 mi · 12,775 people · home $220,900
- Olympia Fields, IL3.0 mi · 4,718 people · home $329,000
- Frankfort Square, IL3.1 mi · 8,968 people · home $305,800
- Park Forest, IL3.6 mi · 21,687 people · home $115,300
- Flossmoor, IL3.8 mi · 9,704 people · home $344,800
- Country Club Hills, IL3.9 mi · 16,775 people · home $192,000
- University Park, IL4.6 mi · 7,145 people · home $153,200
- Tinley Park, IL5.1 mi · 55,971 people · home $299,900
Matteson questions
Is Matteson, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Matteson scores better for retirees than 28% of Illinois towns and quieter than 22%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.5).
How much does a house cost in Matteson?
The median owner-occupied home in Matteson is valued at $250,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,457, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,580 a month.
What is the weather like in Matteson?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 28.2 inches of snow.
Does Matteson get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Matteson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 15, 2024. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)