2000 U.S. Census Data & Claritas 2002

Population: 14,985
Households: 5,591
Families: 3,553
Average Household Size: 2.81
Mean HH Income: $67,430
Median Age: 37.3
Racial Composition: 32.7% White, 62.6% African American or Black,  4.7% Other

2002 New Resident Survey Data

Who moved in last year:

32% White or other
68.7% African American or Black

Why are people choosing Matteson:

66.5% cited price/size/style of residence
44.3% cited transportation and shopping
34.2% cited proximity to friends
21.2% cited racially and ethically diverse community

School Information

• High school students are recognized on a regular basis as National Merit Scholars, National Achievement Scholars, and Illinois State Scholars
• 94% of all high school students go on to college
• Over 73% of high school teachers have post-graduate degrees
• Computers in every classroom
• Workshops and special programs which address cultural diversity are part of the curriculum in all the schools which serve Matteson

Home Value past 5 years

1998 - 11.4%
1999 - 13.6%
2000 - 14.3%
2001 - 1.4%
2002 - 13.7%