Matthews, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Blackford County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
517 Population 1,477/sq mi density
$45,833 Median Income $27,854 per capita
$77,000 Home Value $192,584 Zillow
$1,040 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,833 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Matthews, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,833
39% below
$27,854 per capita
Home Value
$77,000
73% below
Zillow: $192,584
Median Rent
$1,040/mo
11% below
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
61%
Home Value
27%
Rent
89%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Matthews a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Matthews residents earn a median household income of $45,833 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,854. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 245 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Matthews is $77,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,584. Median rent is $1,040/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

10.4% of adults in Matthews hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Matthews has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population517
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,477/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,833
Per Capita$27,854
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$192,584
Housing Units224
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,647/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation877 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Matthews was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.