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Matthews, NC


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Matthews, North Carolina

Matthews, North Carolina is 10 miles SE of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Mecklenburg county. The town is part of the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metro area. The population of Matthews is 22,127.

The People and Families of Matthews

In Matthews, about 69% of adults are married. Matthews, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Matthews had a median family income of $75,791. Matthews is one of the richer towns in North Carolina. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Matthews. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in Matthews work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Matthews political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $29,055. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Matthews Housing

Of the housing in Matthews, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Matthews than most places in North Carolina.

Commuting

In Matthews, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyMatthews People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMatthews Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Matthews Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 6%Matthews Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Matthews Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Matthews College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Matthews Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Matthews, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women810
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity64
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime36

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