Matthews, NC

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Matthews, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Matthews Almanac

Matthews Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Matthews Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Matthews residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Matthews Hospitals

PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL MATTHEWS
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1500 MATTHEWS TWNSHP PRKWY BOX 3310
(704) 384-6500
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Matthews

Matthews High Schools (2004)

DAVID W BUTLER HIGH
1810 MATTHEWS-MINT HILL ROAD
980-343-6300
Serves 2,048 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

WEDDINGTON HIGH
4901 MONROE-WEDDINGTON ROAD
704-708-5530
Serves 1,472 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Matthews Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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