Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Matteson
Matteson, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,191
Population
18,701
Renter Mix
23% Rent
A thriving village in the Chicago Southland
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Matteson is a large suburban village on the south side of Orland Park and about thirty miles south of Chicago. Primarily a residential community, most of Matteson is covered by tranquil neighborhoods, with the rental market in the area leaning toward single-family homes. Several large retail centers like Matteson Town Center are grouped together along Highway 30 on the east side of Interstate 57, creating a popular shopping district for the region.
The village is surrounded by large public parks and golf courses, providing endless opportunities to spend quality time outdoors. Governors State University and Prairie State College are just minutes away, making Matteson a great option for students, faculty, and staff members.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,539
Average: $98,742
Education
5,531
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,613
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Matteson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Matteson, IL is $1,191 for one bedroom, $2,199 for two bedrooms, and $2,994 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Matteson has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,191/month
501 Sq Ft
House
$2,686/month
1,399 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
392 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
272 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
295 Students
Sieden Prairie Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
245 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
454 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
586 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bartel Grassland Nature Preserve
- Central Park Wetlands
- Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
- Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
- KidsWork Children's Museum
Military Bases
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.