At a Glance
Median Income
$53,108
$23,912 per capita
Home Value
$178,600
Zillow: $329,584
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.6%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
13.7% 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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mathews residents earn a median household income of $53,108 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,912. The unemployment rate stands at 15.6% (333% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 257 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mathews is $178,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,584. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
14.9% of adults in Mathews hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mathews has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,145
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density578/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$53,108
Per Capita$23,912
Unemployment15.6%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$261M
Avg Weekly Wage$798
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,600
Rent
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$329,584
Housing Units445
Rent Burden20.6%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,352/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation49 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Mathews was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.