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Mathews, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Mathews County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,145
Population
578/sq mi density
$53,108
Median Income
$23,912 per capita
$178,600
Home Value
$312,604 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$53,108 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$178,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$178,600
37% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
67.8%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
445
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$178,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$312,604
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.8%
Owner-Occupied
32.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,492/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,512/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,713/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,376/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,797/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
20.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
34% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
67.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $178,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,604 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,492 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,512 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,713 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,376 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,797 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 445 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 20.6% |