What are the schools like in Mattawan, MI?

Mattawan is served primarily by Mattawan Consolidated School. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.8:1.

What is the median household income in Mattawan?

The median household income in Mattawan, MI is $75,317 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.6%.

What is the weather like in Mattawan, MI?

Mattawan has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 109.0 inches.

Mattawan, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mattawan, MI affordable or expensive?

Mattawan's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mattawan is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $145,500 and the median rent is $1,087 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mattawan, MI?

Mattawan has a violent crime rate of 566.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 813.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mattawan, MI a Good Place to Live?

Mattawan is a small town of 2,566 in Michigan, with a median household income of $75,317 and a 7.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Mattawan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mattawan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mattawan city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.4

Mattawan's overall cost of living index is 95.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mattawan costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mattawan, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$145,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,087	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,317	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Mattawan's violent crime rate is 566.0 per 100,000 residents — 49% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

566.0 /100k

Property Crime

813.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Mattawan is served primarily by Mattawan Consolidated School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mattawan, MI	National Avg
School District	Mattawan Consolidated School	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mattawan sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 39.2 inches of annual precipitation and 109.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mattawan, MI
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	39.2"
Annual Snowfall	109.0"

Demographics

Metric	Mattawan, MI	National Avg
Population	2,566	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Mattawan

Mattawan, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49071

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mattawan, MI affordable or expensive?

Mattawan's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mattawan roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $145,500 and median rent is $1,087/month.

What is the crime rate in Mattawan, MI?

Mattawan's violent crime rate is 566.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 813.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mattawan?

Public schools in Mattawan are operated by Mattawan Consolidated School. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mattawan, MI a good place to live?

Mattawan, MI has a population of 2,566, a median household income of $75,317, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mattawan?

Mattawan averages 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.2 inches with about 109.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mattawan?

Mattawan, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49071.

What is the population of Mattawan?

The population of Mattawan, Michigan is 2,566 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mattawan?

Key numbers for living in Mattawan: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $145,500, median household income $75,317, crime index 105 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mattawan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.