Quality of Life and Culture in Matagorda, TX - PlaceVista

Matagorda, TX B

Population: 431

Home Price: $103,900

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Overview

Matagorda is a village in the state of Texas with a population of 431. Matagorda has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Medium Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (F) Poor
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 16.8 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Matagorda, TX

Employment and Income	Matagorda	Texas	United States
Per Capita Income	$18,152	$30,264	$32,693
Median Household Income	$26,641	$64,807	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	18.7%	5.5%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	35.8%	12.7%	10.5%

Age	Matagorda	Texas	United States
Median Age	62.3	39.0	42.3

Gender	Matagorda	Texas	United States
Male	57.5%	50.0%	49.8%
Female	42.5%	50.0%	50.2%

Race	Matagorda	Texas	United States
White	94.7%	76.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	6.3%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.4%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	1.3%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	1.9%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	3.5%	5.3%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	10.2%	5.2%

Housing Information	Matagorda	Texas	United States
Median Home Price	$103,900	$166,364	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$620	$797	$801
Family Households	51.5%	51.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	19.9%	19.9%	26.2%
Homeowners	79.2%	74.1%	72.9%
Renters	20.8%	25.9%	27.1%

Education	Matagorda	Texas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	25.3%	9.8%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	22.1%	22.1%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	42.9%	22.2%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	5.1%	7.2%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	1.3%	13.8%	15.0%

Proficiency	Matagorda	Texas	United States
Mathematics	32.0%	48.2%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	32.0%	45.2%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Matagorda	Texas	United States
Murder	NA	2.8	3.0
Rape	NA	43.3	38.0
Robbery	NA	35.2	40.7
Assault	NA	205.7	188.5

Property Crime	Matagorda	Texas	United States
Burglary	NA	359.8	336.1
Theft	NA	1390.1	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	162.4	167.1
Arson	NA	8.1	10.5

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