What are the schools like in Matagorda, TX?

Matagorda is served primarily by MATAGORDA ISD. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.9:1.

What is the median household income in Matagorda?

The median household income in Matagorda, TX is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.4%.

What is the weather like in Matagorda, TX?

Matagorda has an average high temperature of 61.6°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Matagorda, TX?

Matagorda has a violent crime rate of 584.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2311.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Matagorda, TX a Good Place to Live?

Matagorda is a small town of 383 in Texas, with a median household income of N/A and a 17.4% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Matagorda stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Matagorda metro area.

Metric	Matagorda, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$143,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Matagorda's violent crime rate is 584.0 per 100,000 residents — 54% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

584.0 /100k

Property Crime

2311.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Matagorda is served primarily by MATAGORDA ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Matagorda, TX	National Avg
School District	MATAGORDA ISD	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Matagorda sees average highs of 61.6°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Matagorda, TX
Average High — January	61.6°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Matagorda, TX	National Avg
Population	383	—
Median Age	62.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wadsworth, TX 10 mi Palacios, TX 16 mi Markham, TX 19 mi Blessing, TX 20 mi Bay City, TX 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Matagorda

Matagorda, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77457

Matagorda vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matagorda, TX affordable or expensive?

Matagorda has a median home value of $143,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Matagorda, TX?

Matagorda's violent crime rate is 584.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2311.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Matagorda?

Public schools in Matagorda are operated by MATAGORDA ISD. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.9:1. 6.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Matagorda, TX a good place to live?

Matagorda, TX has a population of 383, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 17.4%. 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 Matagorda?

Matagorda averages 61.6°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Matagorda?

Matagorda, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77457.

What is the population of Matagorda?

The population of Matagorda, Texas is 383 with a median age of 62.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Matagorda?

Key numbers for living in Matagorda: median home $143,600, median household income N/A, crime index 136 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Matagorda side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.