At a Glance
Median Income
$83,405
$49,234 per capita
Home Value
$218,800
Zillow: $164,707
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
17.3% smoking rate
How Mathews Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mathews's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mathews a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mathews residents earn a median household income of $83,405 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,234. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,205 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mathews is $218,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,707. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 14.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
21.0% of adults in Mathews hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mathews has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,579
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,405
Per Capita$49,234
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$6,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,291
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,800
Rent$1,057
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$164,707
Housing Units736
Rent Burden14.6%
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain66.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Mathews was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.