Matamoras is a small town of 1,154 in Ohio, with a median household income of $21,125
and a 17.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Matamoras stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Matamoras is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Matamoras 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: 85.8
Matamoras's overall cost of living index is 85.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Matamoras costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Matamoras, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$103,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$550
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
37.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$21,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Matamoras's violent crime rate is 46.7 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
46.7 /100k
Property Crime
477.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Matamoras is served primarily by Frontier Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Matamoras, OH
National Avg
School District
Frontier Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Matamoras sees average highs of 39.4°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Matamoras's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Matamoras roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $103,700 and median rent is $550/month.
Matamoras's violent crime rate is 46.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 477.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Matamoras are operated by Frontier Local.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 4.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Matamoras, OH has a population of 1,154, a median household income of $21,125, and an unemployment rate of 17.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Matamoras averages 39.4°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches
with about 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Matamoras, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45767.
The population of Matamoras, Ohio is 1,154 with a median age of 31.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Matamoras: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $103,700, median household income $21,125, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Matamoras side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
