Washington County, Ohio
Matamoras (New Matamoras) Real Estate and Local Guide
A small village along the Ohio River in eastern Ohio, historically a shipping and oil town and part of the Marietta micropolitan area.
Living in Matamoras (New Matamoras)
Platted in 1846 and named after the Battle of Matamoros in the Mexican-American War; the post office renamed it New Matamoras to avoid confusion with Metamora, Ohio. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeNot available in ACS 2023 for this place median household
EducationAbout 5.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyWashington County
Homes in Matamoras (New Matamoras)
Single-family homesRoughly 67% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $103,500
- About 40% of housing units are owner-occupied, a lower owner share typical of a small rural river village.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Matamoras (New Matamoras) home
Ohio River waterfront
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Village sits on the Ohio River about 20 miles east of Marietta, across from Friendly, West Virginia
New Matamoras branch, Washington County Public Library
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Local branch of the Washington County Public Library system
New Matamoras Village boat ramp
Source: ohioriverparksproject.com
Public Ohio River access point serving the village
Frontier Boat Launch, Wayne National Forest
Source: fs.usda.gov
Ohio River boat launch on State Route 7 along the Ohio River Scenic Byway near the village