Matthews, NC town hall & government
Matthews spent $190,000 in the year to June 30, 2022, about $6 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Matthews's government.
Where Matthews's money goes
Matthews didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Matthews
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Matthews's K–12 school district, shared with Charlotte, Cornelius, Huntersville, Pineville, Mint Hill and Davidson. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from North Carolina districts overall: 26% local, 57% state, 17% federal
- Local 34%
- State 49%
- Federal 18%
Of the $13,065 per pupil, $8,334 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Matthews kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Matthews pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Matthews's government
Who represents Matthews
Matthews is represented in Congress by Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd and Representatives Mark Harris and Alma S. Adams. Josh Stein is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.