Matagorda, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
298 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$13,565 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
33.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$271,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$623 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$814 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Matagorda County
5
Bay City Urban Area
5
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Matagorda County
6
Bay City Urban Area
6
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 54
Feb 2 0 57
Mar 3 0 63
Apr 3 0 70
May 4 0 77
Jun 5 0 82
Jul 4 0 83
Aug 3 0 84
Sep 5 0 80
Oct 5 0 72
Nov 4 0 63
Dec 2 0 56

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 22, TX State Senate District 17, TX State House District 30, TX
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Matagorda School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
East Side Int
15 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Central El
15 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Palacios Hs
16 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Browse all schools near Bay City Urban Area

Colleges

Brazosport College
42 miles, E • 1.9 star
Wharton County Junior College
44 miles, N • 1.9 star
University of Houston-Victoria
62 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Browse all colleges near Bay City Urban Area

Hospitals

Matagorda Regional Medical Center
20 miles, N • 3.2 star
Chi St Lukes' Brazosport Hospital
39 miles, E • 4.1 star
Browse all hospitals near Bay City Urban Area

Airports

William P Hobby Airport
78 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Easterwood Field
133 miles, N • 1 star
Browse all airports near Bay City Urban Area