In Matagorda, Texas, the median home price is $210,200, compared with the Texas median of $305,378; median household income is $58,628; the population is 36,329; schools rate 4.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 533.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Matagorda at a glance
Population
36,329
Median Household Income
$58,628
Typical Home Value
$210,200
School District Rating
4.3
Violent Crime Rate
533.4
Avg Commute Time
24.0
About Matagorda
Matagorda has a population of 36,329. The median home value is $210,200, 31% below the Texas median. Median household income is $58,628 (25% below the Texas median). The most populated towns are Bay, Palacios, and Matagorda-Sargent.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Matagorda
4 towns, by population.
County rankings in Texas
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Matagorda at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Matagorda?
- Matagorda has a population of 36,329 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Matagorda?
- The median home value in Matagorda is $210,200. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Matagorda?
- Median household income in Matagorda is $58,628 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Matagorda in?
- Matagorda is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Matagorda?
- Matagorda contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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