Matthews Township, NC
Living in Matthews Township
Bikeability7
Walkability9
Commute35
Public Transit13
Affordability95
Public Safety91
Airports65
Hospitals63
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-741 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black17%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Multiracial4%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate30%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office16%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$520Median Monthly Rent+$74 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home24%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas12%
Utility gas19%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Matthews Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Durham Metro Area4
Chatham County6
Property Crime in Matthews Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Durham Metro Area8
Chatham County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Matthews Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding47
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Matthews Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Matthews Township, NC
Apostolic Lighthouse Christian School
1 miles, N
Auldern Academy
8 miles, E
Haw River Christian Academy
12 miles, E
Bailey's Grove Baptist School
14 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Matthews Township, NC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
27 miles, NE
Elon University
27 miles, N
Bennett College
30 miles, NW
North Carolina A & T State University
30 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Matthews Township, NC
Chatham Hospital Inc
3 miles, E
Randolph Hospital
20 miles, W
Central Carolina Hospital
23 miles, SE
Alamance Regional Medical Center
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Matthews Township, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
38 miles, NW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
40 miles, E
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
60 miles, SE
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
90 miles, W