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Matteson, Illinois

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Population in 2024: 18,566 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +43.6%
Males: 8,625  (46.5%)
Females: 9,941  (53.5%)
Median resident age:

44.9 years
Illinois median age:

39.5 years

Zip codes: 60471.

Estimated median household income in 2023: $97,149 (it was $59,583 in 2000)
Matteson:

$97,149
IL:

$80,306

Estimated per capita income in 2023: $47,371 (it was $25,024 in 2000)

Matteson village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2023: $258,402 (it was $132,100 in 2000)
Matteson:

$258,402
IL:

$263,300

Mean prices in 2023: all housing units: $386,078; detached houses: $414,926; townhouses or other attached units: $354,068; in 2-unit structures: $333,688; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $369,570; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $336,664; mobile homes: $70,836; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $158,339

Median gross rent in 2023: $1,395.

December 2024 cost of living index in Matteson: 99.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2023: 9.4%
(18.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.6% for Black residents, 0.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 6.7% for other race residents, 8.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Matteson, IL (2023)
    • 14,03076.6%Black alone
    • 2,60614.2%White alone
    • 7914.3%Two or more races
    • 3862.1%Hispanic
    • 2461.3%Asian alone

Races in Matteson detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 31 registered sex offenders living in Matteson, Illinois as of October 29, 2025.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Matteson is 615 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Matteson by year

Type

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020
Murders
(per 100,000)		1
(5.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		4
(20.5)		2
(10.2)		1
(5.1)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		1
(5.2)		0
(0.0)		8
(41.7)		13
(67.8)		4
(20.8)		6
(31.2)		12
(62.8)		8
(41.1)		18
(92.2)		7
(35.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		22
(115.4)		23
(120.4)		44
(229.3)		26
(135.5)		28
(145.9)		18
(93.6)		19
(99.4)		12
(61.6)		19
(97.4)		7
(35.9)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		14
(73.4)		12
(62.8)		21
(109.4)		17
(88.6)		19
(99.0)		47
(244.5)		129
(675.1)		234
(1,202)		214
(1,096)		170
(872.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		104
(545.5)		103
(539.2)		60
(312.7)		69
(359.7)		71
(370.0)		54
(280.9)		52
(272.2)		94
(482.7)		48
(245.9)		50
(256.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		572
(3,000)		617
(3,230)		768
(4,003)		772
(4,025)		486
(2,533)		457
(2,377)		429
(2,245)		491
(2,522)		424
(2,172)		325
(1,667)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		54
(283.2)		55
(287.9)		51
(265.8)		63
(328.4)		40
(208.4)		64
(332.9)		37
(193.6)		125
(641.9)		74
(379.2)		89
(456.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)		4
(21.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.1)		2
(10.2)		2
(10.3)
City-Data.com crime index244.8238.7327.3325.0224.1243.3339.5518.8477.2345.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 235.3. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Matteson, IL

Crime rate in Matteson detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2023, including police officers: 35 (31 officers - 26 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.71
Illinois average:

2.80
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Ancestries: Nigerian (2.5%), German (2.3%), African (1.5%), Italian (1.4%), Irish (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/20/1894

Elevation: 693 feet

Land area: 7.14 square miles.

Population density: 2,601 people per square mile   (average).

Matteson, Illinois map

723 residents are foreign born (1.6% Asia, 1.0% Africa, 0.7% Latin America, 0.4% Europe).

This village:

3.9%
Illinois:

14.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2023: $7,314 (2.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2023: $5,106 (3.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Orland Park, IL (9.2 miles , pop. 51,077).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (23.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Richton Park, IL (1.4 miles ),
Olympia Fields, IL (1.6 miles ),
Park Forest, IL (1.8 miles ),
Frankfort Square, IL (1.8 miles ),
Flossmoor, IL (1.9 miles ),
Country Club Hills, IL (1.9 miles ),
Chicago Heights, IL (2.3 miles ),
Hazel Crest, IL (2.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.51 N, Longitude: 87.74 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -453 (-2.5%)
Workers who live and work in this village: 2,094 (24.3%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 708

Distribution of median household income in Matteson, IL in 2023
Distribution of house value in Matteson, IL in 2023
Matteson satellite photo by USGS

Matteson tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2023: 2 buildings, average cost: $415,100
  • 2022: 11 buildings, average cost: $264,900
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $223,300
  • 2019: 30 buildings, average cost: $141,800
  • 2018: 45 buildings, average cost: $152,800
  • 2017: 91 buildings, average cost: $115,900
  • 2016: 118 buildings, average cost: $109,400
  • 2015: 16 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $173,300
  • 2013: 6 buildings, average cost: $186,800
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $226,000
  • 2010: 7 buildings, average cost: $176,900
  • 2008: 19 buildings, average cost: $212,000
  • 2007: 112 buildings, average cost: $157,300
  • 2006: 283 buildings, average cost: $153,600
  • 2005: 370 buildings, average cost: $151,600
  • 2004: 451 buildings, average cost: $157,500
  • 2003: 236 buildings, average cost: $158,000
  • 2002: 235 buildings, average cost: $141,700
  • 2001: 177 buildings, average cost: $120,900
  • 2000: 145 buildings, average cost: $106,600
  • 1999: 93 buildings, average cost: $107,800
  • 1998: 123 buildings, average cost: $101,800
  • 1997: 43 buildings, average cost: $109,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Matteson, IL residents
Average permit cost in Matteson, IL
Unemployment in November 2024:
Here:

5.1%
Illinois:

4.5%
Historical population in Matteson, IL
Historical housing units in Matteson, IL

Population change in the 1990s: +1,306 (+11.2%).
Most common industries in Matteson, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2023
  • Health care & social assistance (16.9%)
  • Retail trade (15.0%)
  • Transportation & warehousing (12.1%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.9%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2023
  • Transportation & warehousing (21.4%)
  • Retail trade (18.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.6%)
  • Manufacturing (9.1%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
  • Health care & social assistance (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2023
  • Health care & social assistance (27.9%)
  • Educational services (13.6%)
  • Retail trade (11.5%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Matteson, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.4%)
  • Computer specialists (3.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Registered nurses (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Computer specialists (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.0%)
  • Registered nurses (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.9%)
  • Cashiers (3.7%)

Average climate in Matteson, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Matteson, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2024 was 93.5. This is worse than average.

City:

93.5
U.S.:

71.9
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2024 was 0.321. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.321
U.S.:

0.246
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2024 was 13.9. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.9
U.S.:

5.0
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2024 was 0.616. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.616
U.S.:

1.427
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2024 was 27.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.7
U.S.:

33.4
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2024 was 24.8. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.8
U.S.:

19.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2024 was 7.95. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.95
U.S.:

7.98
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0190. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0190
U.S.:

0.0091

Tornado activity:

Matteson-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 63% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/28/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 18.7 miles away from the Matteson village center killed 29 people and injured 350 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.0 miles away from the village center killed 33 people and injured 500 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Matteson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 48% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 211.6 miles away from Matteson center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 186.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 211.7 miles away from Matteson center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 60.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 243.7 miles away from Matteson center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 209.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cook County (21) is near the US average (19).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Matteson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Matteson:

  • MATTESON COURT (237 CENTRAL AVENUE)
  • VITAS CORPORATION (600 HOLIDAY PLAZA DRIVE STE 200)
  • APPLEWOOD REHABILITATION CENTER (21020 KOSTNER AVENUE)
  • DAVITA - OLYMPIA FIELDS DIALYSIS CENTER (4557 B WEST LINCOLN HIGHWAY)
  • ABSOLUTE HOME HEALTHCARE, INC (4440 W LINCOLN HWY SUITE 305)
  • COMET HOME HEALTHCARE, INC (21141 GOVERNORS HIGHWAY, STE 302)
  • HEALTHY HEALTH HOME HEALTH, INC (4747 LINCOLN MALL DRIVE, SUITE 260)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC (ONE PRAIRIE CENTER, 4749 LINCOLN MALL DR, STE 410)
  • MARI HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC (21141 GOVERNORS HIGHWAY, STE 208)
  • QUANTUM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC (4747 LINCOLN MALL DRIVE, SUITE 420)

Amtrak stations near Matteson:

  • 6 miles: HOMEWOOD (181 1ST ST. & PARK AVE.) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 12 miles: DYER (SHEFFIELD RD.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 18 miles: HAMMOND-WHITING (HAMMOND, 1135 CALUMET AVE.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Matteson:

  • Governors State University (about 5 miles; University Park, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,043)
  • Prairie State College (about 6 miles; Chicago Heights, IL; FT enrollment: 4,050)
  • South Suburban College (about 10 miles; South Holland, IL; FT enrollment: 3,972)
  • Moraine Valley Community College (about 14 miles; Palos Hills, IL; FT enrollment: 12,008)
  • Saint Xavier University (about 14 miles; Chicago, IL; FT enrollment: 3,576)
  • Purdue University-Calumet Campus (about 15 miles; Hammond, IN; FT enrollment: 7,343)
  • City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College (about 16 miles; Chicago, IL; FT enrollment: 4,110)

Public elementary/middle schools in Matteson:

Private elementary/middle schools in Matteson:

  • ST LAWRENCE O TOOLE SCHOOL (Students: 202, Location: 4101 SAINT LAWRENCE AVE, Grades: PK-8)
  • ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 56, Location: 3840 216TH ST, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Matteson

Library in Matteson:

  • MATTESON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,900,735; Location: 801 SOUTH SCHOOL AVENUE; 84,745 books; 362 e-books; 5,506 audio materials; 7,154 video materials; 29 local licensed databases; 17 state licensed databases; 10 other licensed databases; 193 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • St. Lawrence O'Toole is a NCLB Blue Ribbon School.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Matteson: Matteson Metrorail Station (A), Matteson Village Hall (B), Matteson Public Library (C), Matteson Fire Department Station 1 (D), Matteson Fire Department Station 2 (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Matteson Plaza Shopping Center (1), Lincoln Mall Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Matteson include: Zion Church (A), Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity (B), Saint Pauls Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Lutheran Cemetery (1), Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (2), Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (3), Elliott Family Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Matteson include: Memorial Park (1), Notre Dame Park (2), Oakwood Park (3), Governors Trail Park (4), Old Plank Road Prairie Nature Preserve (5), Woodgate Park (6), Alleymong Park (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Waterwerks Aquariums (Aquariums; 3100 W. Holden Circle).

Hotels: Country Inn-Suites Matteson (950 Lake Superior Drive), Hampton Inn Chicago-Matteson (5200 Lincoln Hwy), Country Inn & Suites by Carlson-Matteson (950 Lake Superior Drive), Baymont Inns & Suites (5210 Southwick Drive), Covert Motel Inc (21609 Governors Highway), Holiday Inn Matteson (500 Holiday Plaza Drive).

Birthplace of: Tai Streets - 2005 NFL player (Detroit Lions, born: Apr 20, 1977), Jon Asamoah - Football player.

Cook County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Matteson that have no violations reported:

  • MAYO DAY CARE (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.7 people
Illinois:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

71.2%
Whole state:

63.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.3%
Whole state:

6.6%


Homosexual households
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
83 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2020
51 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2020

People in group quarters in Matteson in 2010:

  • 93 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 30 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 19 people in group homes intended for adults
84 people in nursing homes in 2000
16 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Matteson (2011 data):

  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Matteson Dominicks at 4233 West 211th Street, branch established on 1997/02/06; Lincoln Mall Banking Center at 4411 West 211st Street, branch established on 2007/12/27. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • First American Bank: Matteson Branch at 20704 S. Cicero Avenue, branch established on 2005/06/16. Info updated 2010/01/19: Bank assets: $2,710.6 mil, Deposits: $2,213.4 mil, headquarters in Elk Grove Village, IL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 50 total offices, Holding Company: First American Bank Corporation
  • Guaranty Bank: Matteson Club Foods Branch at 4200 West 211th Street, branch established on 2001/04/04. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $1,179.1 mil, Deposits: $1,102.7 mil, headquarters in Milwaukee, WI, negative income in the last year, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 166 total offices
  • BMO Harris Bank National Association: Lincoln Mall Drive Branch at 4940 West 211th Street, branch established on 1934/08/01. Info updated 2011/07/14: Bank assets: $97,264.0 mil, Deposits: $75,624.6 mil, headquarters in Chicago, IL, positive income, 717 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of Montreal
  • Bank of America, National Association: Matteson Branch at 4800 Southwick Drive, branch established on 1966/09/01. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Great Lakes Bank, National Association: Matteson Branch at 4600 West Lincoln Highway, branch established on 1973/01/02. Info updated 2007/12/05: Bank assets: $627.2 mil, Deposits: $501.8 mil, headquarters in Blue Island, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Great Lakes Financial Resources, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Fifth Third Bank: Matteson Banking Center Branch at 21403 Cicero Avenue, branch established on 2009/01/21. Info updated 2009/10/05: Bank assets: $114,540.4 mil, Deposits: $89,689.1 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1378 total offices, Holding Company: Fifth Third Bancorp
  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Matteson at 4350 West Lincoln Highway, branch established on 1965/07/15. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited

For population 15 years and over in Matteson:

Marital status in Matteson, IL
  • Never married: 38.5%
  • Now married: 42.9%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

For population 25 years and over in Matteson:

  • High school or higher: 93.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2023
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2023
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.1
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2023
Means of transportation to work in 2023 - Matteson
Presidential Elections Results

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Neighborhoods in Matteson:

(Matteson, Illinois Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Matteson, IL (based on Cook County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,947,223376
Evangelical Protestant432,9751,484
Other312,636403
Mainline Protestant202,114630
Black Protestant148,895395
Orthodox53,27666
None2,097,556-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1,460
This county:

2.77 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 23
Here:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 490
Here:

0.93 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 806
Cook County:

1.53 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3,516
Here:

6.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Cook County:

8.4%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

23.5%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.3%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Matteson:

49.5%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Matteson:

47.2%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.5
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.0%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Matteson:

13.1%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Matteson:

37.0%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

55.3%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.8%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Matteson, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2024)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 31$348,894$135,0562$1,940
Firefighters 28$343,566$147,2430$0
Streets and Highways 23$161,565$84,2950$0
Parks and Recreation 6$29,392$58,78441$42,158
Police - Other 6$48,692$97,3843$2,786
Housing and Community Development (Local) 6$47,933$95,8661$2,462
Financial Administration 5$35,905$86,1725$7,624
Other Government Administration 4$19,855$59,5658$2,227
Other and Unallocable 2$13,574$81,4440$0
Fire - Other 2$18,751$112,5060$0
Totals for Government 113$1,068,127$113,42960$59,196

Matteson government finances - Expenditure in 2022 (per resident):

  • Construction - Housing and Community Development: $2,379,000 ($128.14)
    Regular Highways: $354,000 ($19.07)
    Central Staff Services: $159,000 ($8.56)
    Police Protection: $95,000 ($5.12)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($0.38)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $8,579,000 ($462.08)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,411,000 ($399.17)
    Water Utilities: $5,504,000 ($296.46)
    Central Staff Services: $5,023,000 ($270.55)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,477,000 ($187.28)
    Regular Highways: $1,822,000 ($98.14)
    Financial Administration: $1,015,000 ($54.67)
    General - Other: $575,000 ($30.97)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,553,000 ($352.96)

Matteson government finances - Revenue in 2022 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $3,363,000 ($181.14)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,346,000 ($72.50)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $123,000 ($6.63)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $3,280,000 ($176.67)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,539,000 ($82.89)
    Interest Earnings: $181,000 ($9.75)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $8,539,000 ($459.93)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $10,967,000 ($590.70)
  • Tax - Property: $9,226,000 ($496.93)
    Other Selective Sales: $4,267,000 ($229.83)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,585,000 ($85.37)
    Other License: $1,172,000 ($63.13)

Matteson government finances - Debt in 2022 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $115,314,000 ($6211.03)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $97,466,000 ($5249.70)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $17,848,000 ($961.33)

3.82% of this county's 2022 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2021 ($91,691 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.82%
Illinois average:

5.03%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($131 average AGI)
Cook County:

0.01%
Illinois average:

0.01%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2021 and 2022:
from DuPage County, IL  0.41% ($85,567 average AGI)
from Lake County, IL  0.23% ($118,367)
from Will County, IL  0.22% ($66,775)


5.16% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2022 ($132,466 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.16%
Illinois average:

5.87%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($202 average AGI)
Cook County:

0.01%
Illinois average:

0.01%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2021 and 2022:
to DuPage County, IL  0.61% ($110,651 average AGI)
to Will County, IL  0.38% ($79,966)
to Lake County, IL  0.35% ($153,870)
Businesses in Matteson, IL
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1McDonald's1
Bally Total Fitness1Men's Wearhouse1
Bath & Body Works1Menards1
Burger King1New Balance1
Burlington Coat Factory1Nike6
Carson Pirie Scott1Nissan1
Casual Male XL1OfficeMax1
Catherines1Old Navy1
Chuck E. Cheese's1Olive Garden1
Circle K1Panda Express1
Cracker Barrel1Panera Bread1
Dairy Queen1Payless1
Discount Tire1PetSmart1
Express1Pizza Hut1
Famous Footwear1Quiznos1
FedEx5RadioShack1
Finish Line1Red Lobster1
Firestone Complete Auto Care1Safeway1
Foot Locker1Sam's Club1
Ford1Sears2
GNC1Sephora1
GameStop2Sprint Nextel1
H&R Block2Starbucks2
Hilton1Subway2
Holiday Inn1T-Mobile3
Home Depot1Taco Bell1
Honda1Target1
Hyundai1Toyota1
IHOP1Toys"R"Us1
JCPenney1U-Haul2
Jones New York1U.S. Cellular2
KFC1UPS4
LA Fitness1Vans1
La Quinta1Verizon Wireless1
Lane Bryant1Victoria's Secret1
Lane Furniture1Vons1
LensCrafters1Walmart1
Long John Silver's1Wendy's1
Marshalls1White Castle1
MasterBrand Cabinets1

Strongest AM radio stations in Matteson:

  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WNTD (950 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF CHICAGO LICENSE CORP.)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WRDZ (1300 AM; 4 kW; LA GRANGE, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WNWI (1080 AM; 3 kW; OAK LAWN, IL; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGCI (1390 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBEE (1570 AM; 1 kW; HARVEY, IL)

Strongest FM radio stations in Matteson:

  • WBMF (88.1 FM; CRETE, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WCKG (105.9 FM; ELMWOOD PARK, IL; Owner: INFINITY HOLDINGS CORPORATION OF ORLANDO)
  • WLIT-FM (93.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJMK (104.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WNUA (95.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTMX (101.9 FM; SKOKIE, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WBBM-FM (96.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKSC-FM (103.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFMT (98.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WZZN (94.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC CHICAGO FM RADIO,INC.)
  • WGCI-FM (107.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBEZ (91.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE WBEZ ALLIANCE, INC.)
  • WKQX (101.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLUP-FM (97.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WNND (100.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WOJO (105.1 FM; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WUSN (99.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF CHICAGO)
  • WVAZ (102.7 FM; OAK PARK, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WDRV (97.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WYCA (106.3 FM; LANSING, IL; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Matteson:

  • W54AP (Channel 54; BLUE ISLAND, IL; Owner: CATHOLIC VIEWS BROADCASTS, INC.)
  • WLS-TV (Channel 7; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMAQ-TV (Channel 5; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WMAQ-TV), INC.)
  • WTTW (Channel 11; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN-TV (Channel 9; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WBBM-TV (Channel 2; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPWR-TV (Channel 50; GARY, IN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXFT (Channel 60; AURORA, IL; Owner: TELEFUTURA CHICAGO LLC)
  • WCIU-TV (Channel 26; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCPX (Channel 38; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: PAXSON CHICAGO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WFLD (Channel 32; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W68DO (Channel 68; PALATINE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFBT-CA (Channel 23; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CHANNEL 23 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJYS (Channel 62; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: JOVON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSNS-TV (Channel 44; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF CHICAGO, INC.)
  • WOCH-LP (Channel 28; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-28, L.L.C.)
  • WYCC (Channel 20; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: COLLEGE DIST. #508, COUNTY OF COOK)
  • WOCK-CA (Channel 13; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-13, L.L.C.)
  • W34CK (Channel 34; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: FIRST UNITED, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Matteson fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2023 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 112ft / 33.8mTotal length
  • $160,000Total costs
  • 550,425Total average daily traffic
  • 55,145Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Matteson, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Matteson, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

43 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Matteson)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Matteson, IL)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Matteson)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2090G, N2090G, N-2090G, Serial Number: 51390, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 07/01/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 09/27/1979
    Registrant (Individual): Gerald J Sr Coulon, 3703 West 215 St, Matteson, IL 60443
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-250 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7185P, N7185P, N-7185P, Serial Number: 24-2355, Year manufactured: 1960, Certificate Issue Date: 11/24/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Darryl T Mack, Po Box 1637, Matteson, IL 60443
  • Aircraft: QUAD CITY CHALLENGER CHALLENGER I (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle
    N-Number: 9106T, N9106T, N-9106T, Serial Number: R418 715, Certificate Issue Date: 01/18/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Leonard Richard, 100 Maryview Pkwy, Matteson, IL 60443
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/29/2004

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 6 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED115$179,86349$124,913298$199,33711$48,6260$021$79,5365$42,514
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED12$193,6495$137,41249$196,5372$21,1751$160,7201$97,3701$12,310
APPLICATIONS DENIED50$168,38820$112,641221$203,84225$21,7150$08$115,1555$43,164
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN31$184,72111$158,96576$208,3062$76,8350$04$109,0820$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS11$149,5544$162,28547$216,8602$21,6150$02$109,7401$13,850
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 8300.01 , 8300.03, 8300.04, 8300.06, 8302.01, 8302.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 5 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED10$195,7366$268,622
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED7$261,7464$244,572
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$02$296,150
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$93,4701$149,240
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 8300.01 , 8300.03, 8300.04, 8300.06, 8302.01, 8302.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Matteson, IL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Matteson, IL - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 92. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 125 took place in 2003, and the least - 9 in 2005. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Matteson, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (54.4%), and Outside Fires (22.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Matteson, IL
    • 85554.4%Structure Fires
    • 35022.3%Outside Fires
    • 32220.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 452.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Matteson, IL

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Matteson, Illinois:

  • Baymont Inn & Suites-chicago (matteson), 5210 W Southwick Dr, Matteson, Illinois 60443 , Phone: (708) 503-0999, Fax: (708) 503-0444
  • Holiday Inn Matteson Hotel & Conference Center, 500 Holiday Plaza Dr, Matteson, Illinois 60443 , Phone: (708) 747-3500, Fax: (708) 747-9767
  • Covert Motel, 21609 Governors Hwy, Matteson, Illinois 60443 , Phone: (708) 748-8000, Fax: (708) 748-8028
  • Country Inn & Suites, 950 Lake Superior Dr, Matteson, Illinois 60443 , Phone: (708) 748-4740, Fax: (708) 748-4916
  • Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, 5200 W Lincoln Hwy Matteson, Matteson, Illinois 60443 , Phone: (708) 481-3900, Fax: (708) 481-8424
  • Hampton Inn & Suites, 20920 Matteson Ave, Matteson, Illinois 60443 , Phone: (708) 748-4102, Fax: (708) 748-4145
All 6 fire-safe hotels and motels in Matteson, Illinois
Most common first names in Matteson, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John8773.3 years
Mary6779.8 years
Robert5670.6 years
William5673.0 years
James4670.6 years
Edward4374.9 years
Dorothy4077.1 years
Charles3974.8 years
George3576.6 years
Frank3571.8 years
Most common last names in Matteson, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson2376.6 years
Smith1873.5 years
Brown1663.9 years
Jones1464.4 years
Anderson1375.3 years
Miller1371.5 years
Green1170.5 years
Wilson1171.3 years
Thomas1079.1 years
Sullivan1074.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Matteson, IL
  • 92.3%Utility gas
  • 7.4%Electricity
  • 0.3%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Matteson, IL
  • 74.6%Utility gas
  • 23.0%Electricity
  • 1.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%No fuel used


Matteson compared to Illinois state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Matteson on our top lists:

  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time local library workers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people taking railroad to work (population 5,000+)"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: transportation and warehousing (population 5,000+)"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #53 (60471) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the lowest 2012 average reported profit/loss from business (pop 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Black Protestant congregations"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic congregations"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Black Protestant adherents"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox congregations (pop. 50,000+)"
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