Matthews, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Matthews, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Matthews a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Matthews residents earn a median household income of $44,013 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,187. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Matthews is $101,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,286. Median rent is $731/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Matthews reports 803 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 111% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,622/100K.
Education
2.5% of adults in Matthews hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matthews has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.