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Matthews, IN


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Matthews, Indiana

Matthews, Indiana is 14 miles NW of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 55 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. It is in Grant county. The population of the town is 595.

The People and Families of Matthews

In Matthews, about 68% of adults are married. Matthews, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

The town has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Matthews had a median family income of $40,139.

Matthews Housing

Of the housing in Matthews, approximately 85% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Indiana.

Commuting

In Matthews, 92% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Matthews than most towns its size.

High Points

Matthews strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMatthews Affordability of Rents
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Matthews Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Matthews, IN

Comparing Matthews to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population79
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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