At a Glance
Median Income
$44,079
$13,301 per capita
Violent Crime
383/100K
4,258/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
26.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Matthews Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Matthews's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Matthews a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Matthews residents earn a median household income of $44,079 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,301. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 407 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Matthews reports 383 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,258/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Matthews hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matthews has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population201
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,079
Per Capita$13,301
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty26.9%
County GDP$729M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$158,723
Housing Units47
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent383/100K
Property4,258/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death15,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation382 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Matthews was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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