FEMA - 12815 - Photograph by Liz Roll taken on 04-29-2005 in Pennsylvania, 2005
Matamoras’s story
179 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1847Matamoras is settled
MatamorasPA
A town of 2,448, settled in 1847.
Population
2,448
2025 Census estimate · +3.9% since 2020
Typical home
$294K
+2.9% in a year
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
44.0
years
Jobs based here
326
A commuter town
Is Matamoras a good place to live?
The best of Matamoras’ subject grades are an A− for schools and health and an A for the outdoors; the weakest is a D for hazard risk. On hazard risk, just 94 of Pennsylvania’s 1,751 towns do worse. Matamoras’ average trip to work is 30 minutes, against 26 minutes in Pennsylvania’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Matamoras’ trail density is 1.8 miles per square mile, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 0.4 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Only 154 of Pennsylvania’s 1,751 towns score higher on the outdoors. The biggest park or preserve is Airport Park, at 45 acres. Matamoras has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Matamoras stand out
Where Matamoras beats most towns.
A commuter town
93% of working residents leave Matamoras for work
Where Matamoras’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
326jobs based in Matamoras
7%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Matamoras grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Matamoras is from typical.
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listDOpen →SchoolsA−Open →HealthBon Secours Community Hospital 0.9 miles awayA−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 10.4 of 20; 14% of households have no car; 1.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Jobs & income$77K median household incomeBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 10% conserved landAOpen →HistoryB+Open →Civic life5.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 479 attractions →United States Military Academy and 34 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Matamoras. Close and well known come first.
Big draw39 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
4 mi MountainHigh Point
4 mi National park siteMiddle Delaware National Scenic River4.1M visitors a year
28 mi LakeLake Wallenpaupack
32 mi LakeLake Musconetcong
20 mi Theme parkLegoland New YorkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · High Point: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Middle Delaware National Scenic River: Mike Serfas, Public domain · Lake Wallenpaupack: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lake Musconetcong: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Legoland New York: MattCC716, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Matamoras: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Matamoras, and how to reach them.
PowerMet-EdEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMuni Auth of Boro of Matamoras water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Matamoras’ trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePike County Board of ElectionsPike County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code1833618336 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Matamoras.
SchoolsA−
Matamoras’ schools rank ahead of 80% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by Delaware Valley SD. Its two schools are below.
80%of PA districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 486 | B+ |
| New Life Christian Day School PrivateLargest high schoolGrades K–9 | Grades K–9 | 51 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
HealthA−
Matamoras is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Matamoras beats the Pennsylvania average on 5 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 31% of Matamoras adults have obesity.
78%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Matamoras | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 24% | 25% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
5 better20 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Matamoras | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.5% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.2% | 3.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 8.8% |
Bon Secours Community Hospital
0.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
High risk in Matamoras, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities. Since 1981, 40 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Matamoras.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
40
paid flood claims since 1981
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Matamoras has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Matamoras for work: only 7% work in town. Jobs based in Matamoras grew to 326 in 2023, 85 more than in 2013. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Matamoras.
7%work in town
| Matamoras | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Matamoras7%
Port Jervis8%
Wallkill7%
Westfall Township6%
Milford6%
19 mi
median commute distance
326
jobs based in Matamoras
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 66% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Matamoras, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Matamoras has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 17° and about 43 inches of snow falls in a winter.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–38°
Spring36–59°
Summer58–82°
Fall41–63°
Oct 10
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Pennsylvania overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (22% statewide). Matamoras has grown 3.9% since 2020, to 2,448 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 34% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
44median age · PA 40.9
| Matamoras | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 21% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 29% | 29% |
| Median age | 44 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 22% | 20% | 22% |
MatamorasPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school32%
Some college21%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.9 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 35 to 44, 78% are men (PA 50%).
| Matamoras | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.3% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.6% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.3% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.7% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.5% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.6% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.5% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.1% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.6% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.8% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.1% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.3% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,400, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsA
Matamoras has set aside 9.6% of its land for conservation
1.4 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
9.6%conserved
9.6%
conserved · 48 of 495 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 1.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Airport Park | 0.5 mi | 45 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade C−
Matamoras’ typical home value is about $294K
The typical Matamoras home is worth about $294,000, up 2.9% in a year, close to the Pennsylvania typical home.
$294KZillow home value
| Matamoras | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 70% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,266 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Matamoras$294K
Pennsylvania$287K
+2.9%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Matamoras
18pages on Matamoras
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Matamoras
About 6 of every 100 Matamoras residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
About Matamoras
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Matamoras is a borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,362 at the 2020 census. It is the easternmost municipality of any kind in Pennsylvania. Matamoras is part of the New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJ–PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, as well as the larger New York–Newark, NY–NJ–CT–PA Combined Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1905
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 427 ft
- ZIP code
- 18336
Matamoras’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Matamoras.
Westfall TownshipPort JervisMatamoras
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matamoras | — | — | C− | — | A− | A− |
| Westfall Township | #799 | C+ | C | — | A− | B |
Matamoras has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Matamoras and Westfall Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Matamoras with a neighbor →
Questions about Matamoras
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Matamoras, PA expensive?
Yes. That is 3.6 years of the area's median household income ($81,323 across the Hemlock Farms, PA area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.