Matthews, NC
Living in Matthews
Bikeability13
Walkability14
Commute38
Public Transit23
Affordability47
Public Safety86
Airports74
Hospitals50
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
32kPopulation+5.5k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
53%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black10%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate16%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$85kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office23%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$265kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$372 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas55%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Matthews
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Mecklenburg County26
Property Crime in Matthews
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Mecklenburg County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Matthews
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding58
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Matthews, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Matthews, NC
Covenant Day School
1 miles, W
Greyfriars Classical Academy
1 miles, N
Crossway Academy
3 miles, NW
The Fletcher School
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Matthews, NC
Queens University of Charlotte
8 miles, NW
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
11 miles, NW
Johnson C Smith University
12 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Matthews, NC
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
0 miles, W
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
8 miles, NE
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
9 miles, NW
Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville
9 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Matthews, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
15 miles, NW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
80 miles, NE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
85 miles, S
Florence Regional Airport
85 miles, SE