Did you know? Matteson is a haven for shoppers! The town is home to Lincoln mall, one of the region's biggest and most popular regional shopping centers. That area is now home to a bunch of other big box stores -- so you won't have any problem finding what you need if you live in the area!
Matteson is a small suburb of Chicago in 2 counties in Illinois -- Cook and Will. About 19,000 people call Matteson home, and many people there use Matteson as a place to sleep in between the times they spend working and playing in Chicago. Matteson itself is basically a commuter town, with many people not spending most of their time there. But people who do spend time in Matteson can find a strong community and a good selection of dining, entertainment, and recreational options, to keep them occupied when they're in their hometown.
Moving to Matteson
Have you decided you want to move to Matteson? If so, gather up your necessary documents to apply for a lease! You'll want bank statements, tax returns, letters of employment, proof of income, and more. Make sure you check with potential landlords before you begin your search for a rental apartment in Matteson. Each landlord is different, and requirements will differ whether you're looking for all bills paid apartments, hi rise apartments, or pet friendly apartments.
Want to know more about neighborhoods in Matteson so you know where to look for a new home? Check out some more info about each area below.
Crawford Countryside: Crawford Countryside is the nicest residential area of Matteson. It's home to a lot of big homes with yards, and it feels, like its name indicates, like the countryside. If you're looking for an apartment, this probably isn't the best place to do it, since most of the houses here are single family homes.
Village Center: The village center of Matteson, which is technically its southeast corner, is the commercial center of the city. You can find most businesses and shopping areas here. Homes here are more affordable, but what you trade for in peace and quiet you make up for in price.
Western Matteson: Western Matteson is the most affordable residential area in Matteson. There's a good mix of homes and apartments there. It's farthest from Chicago, though, so if you need to commute, this is your least convenient option.
Living in Matteson
Let's face it - most people live in Matteson so they can be in Chicago. And it makes sense since the two are so close; they're only about 30 miles away. You can get to Chicago from Matteson via public transportation (it's not the easiest though, since you have to take trains and buses.) Most people commute in via a car, and cars do come in handy to get to all of Matteson's great shopping and dining options.
Matteson is home to a great shopping area -- the Lincoln Mall. It also has the Matteson Auto Mall, which is one of the best places in the region to buy a car. It also has some great parks to spend some time outside -- Memorial Park and Woodgate Park are two of the most popular places in town to spend time with friends and family outside.