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Matteson, IL

Matteson, IL.

Population: 20,663 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Matteson, IL is $275,537 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 79 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,730/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, heatwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$275,537

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$275,537
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+20.8%
10-year appreciation
+77.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$275,537
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$260,000
Median list price
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
+8.3%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
55
For-sale inventory
70
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
87
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
24

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,730/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,000/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,580/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,980/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Matteson ESD 162, ESD 159
Schools include
Matteson Elem School, O W Huth Middle School, Sieden Prairie Elementary School, Woodgate Elem School, Marya Yates Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
1.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Estech General Chemical Company (14.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
57
Days with Good air quality
104
Days with Moderate air quality
227
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
223

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
759
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
134,453
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
139,856

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (15 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Meadow Creek Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ROSELAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, FRANCISCAN HEALTH OLYMPIA & CHICAGO HEIGHTS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
70
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-29,533 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
18.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.9%
Median annual property tax
$6,786
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
83.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,269,519
Average weekly wage
$1,625
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
987

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MattesonState medianUS median
Median home value$275,537$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$260,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market79 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,730/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,786$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Matteson, IL?
$275,537.
What is the median sale price in Matteson, IL?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Matteson, IL?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in Matteson, IL?
Typical rent: $2,730/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Matteson, IL?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Matteson, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Matteson, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Matteson, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Matteson, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Matteson, IL?
6 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Matteson, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 15.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Matteson, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 57. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Matteson, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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