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Matteson, Illinois

Introduction to Matteson, Illinois

Matteson, Illinois, in Cook county, is 11 miles SE of Orland Park, Illinois and 24 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is in the Chicago area. There are 12,928 residents in Matteson.

Matteson History

The village of Matteson was established in 1848 by Frederick Illgen, who bought 40 acres of land from the government and laid the foundation stone. The town was named after the tenth Governor of Illinois, Joel A. Matteson. The first group of settlers who arrived at Matteson were mostly German immigrants. In 1855, Charles Ohlendorf was the first homeowner, the first merchant and the first postmaster of the region. In 1860, the first school was built in the village. In 1876, a new village hall was built and the school building added another story.

Matteson and nearby Attractions

  • Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve
  • Lincoln Mall
  • Matteson Historical Museum
  • William W. Powers State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Matteson

Matteson presents many entertainment options for its visitors. The Lincoln Mall, one of the shopping centers in the area, and the Matteson Auto Mall, the largest group of car dealerships in Illinois, are located close to the village. Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve, located nearby, provides plenty of opportunities to view and photograph various kinds of animals and birds in their natural habitats. The Matteson Historical Museum is a great place to study the history of the village in a detailed manner. William W. Powers State Recreation Area provides options for various outdoor sports and picnicking.

Matteson Transportation

Chicago Midway Airport is nearby.

Matteson Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are provided by the ITT Technical Institute, Governors State University, and Prairie State College.

High Points

Matteson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Matteson Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Matteson Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Matteson Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Matteson Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Matteson, IL

Comparing Matteson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men78
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Senior Citizens33
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work45
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Affordability of Rents32
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
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