At a Glance
Median Income
$105,579
$49,894 per capita
Home Value
$406,800
Zillow: $509,343
Median Rent
$1,670/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
2,661/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.9%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
9.2% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.9 / 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 $105,579 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,894. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53,030 business establishments, including 3,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Matthews is $406,800 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $509,343. Median rent is $1,670/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Matthews reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,661/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
53.9% of adults in Matthews hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matthews has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population29,959
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,751/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,579
Per Capita$49,894
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$186,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$406,800
Rent$1,670
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$509,343
Housing Units11,737
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property2,661/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault102/100K
Burglary350/100K
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation751 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.9%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Matthews was built in 1992.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.
There are 3,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.