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Matteson

Pop. 18,645·9th most expensive in Illinois·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,621/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
+$656
Falling (Monthly)
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Matteson · $2,621
More expensive than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,621/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$105,000/yr
Local median income
$95,457/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Matteson's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,750
2 BR
$1,980
3 BR
$2,540
4 BR+
$2,990
Research median
$1,980/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,452/yr
At $2,621/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Matteson, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 39.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,645
Median income
$95,457
Median age
44.5
Renters
22.6%
Age distribution
21%
17.6%
25.7%
15.5%
20.1%
Under 1821%
18–3417.6%
35–5425.7%
55–6415.5%
65+20.1%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
80.2%
White10.3%
Black80.2%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian2.4%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
25%
30.1%
39.7%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma25%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+39.7%
Housing tenure
77.4%
22.6%
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Matteson, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,332 → $95,457
up 11.9%
Population
19,047 → 18,645
down 2.1%
Renter share
23.5% → 22.6%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
40.8% → 39.7%
-1.1 pts
Median age
43 → 44.5
+1.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $95,457 today, compared with $85,332 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 19,047 residents to roughly 18,645.

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About renting in Matteson, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Matteson is $2,621/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,640/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,980/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,540/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($95,457/yr), Matteson ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Matteson an affordable city for renters?

Matteson is considered moderate for renters. At $2,621/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($95,457/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Matteson slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Matteson?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,621/mo in Matteson. The local median household income is $95,457/yr, meaning the typical Matteson household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Matteson?

Rent in Matteson has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Matteson rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Matteson is one of the pricier cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #9 out of 142 tracked cities at $2,621/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Matteson?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Matteson ($2,621/mo): Midlothian ($1,375/mo), Park Forest ($1,981/mo), Richton Park ($2,244/mo).

What percentage of Matteson residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.6% of Matteson households are renters, while 77.4% are owner-occupied. Matteson leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Matteson rent compare to the national average?

Matteson's median rent of $2,621/mo is $656 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #9 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,621/mo, rent takes ~33% of Matteson's median household income ($95,457/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Matteson 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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