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Matthews’s story
Matthews in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
MatthewsNC
A town of 30,577. Healthier than 95% of U.S. towns.
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Population
30,577
+8.2% since 2010
Typical home
$509K
+0.2% in a year
Household income
$109K
median
Median age
40.1
years
Jobs based here
18,443
Balanced
What makes Matthews stand out
The 3 things Matthews does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Matthews
Health
Healthier than 95%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than NC on 19 measures, worse on 1.
B−School Grade
Schools
#46 for schools in NC
of 252 towns
School Grade B−.
Outdoors
#81 most conserved land in NC
4.1 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
6.1% of the town is conserved land.
Matthews’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Clear
H 81° · L 58°
Local news
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Matthews. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Matthews beats the North Carolina average on 19 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
A+Health Grade
32 measures vs. North Carolina
19 better12 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Matthews | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.5% | 15.2% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.8% | 8.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 7.9% |
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
0.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
96th
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Matthews’s public schools outperform 47% of North Carolina districts
The public schools Matthews’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 53% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Charter Academy | K–8 | 771 | B− |
| Matthews Elementary | K–5 | 726 | A− |
| Elizabeth Lane Elementary | K–5 | 702 | A |
| Crown Point Elementary | PK–5 | 657 | B |
| Crestdale Middle | 6–8 | 989 | A− |
| Butler High School | 9–12 | 1,791 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduationAll 9 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Matthews
Most working residents leave Matthews for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Charlotte (56%), Raleigh (2%) and Indian Trail (2%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
7%work in town
Where working residents work
In Matthews7%
Charlotte56%
Raleigh2%
Indian Trail2%
Monroe2%
11 mi
median commute distance
18,443
jobs based in Matthews
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
6.1% of Matthews is conserved land
4.1 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves.
6.1%conserved
6.1%
conserved · 670 of 10,955 acres
4.1 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
#81
most conserved land in NC
#130
most walkable in NC
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ildewild Road Park | 1.9 mi | 128 |
| 2. Arthur Goodman Memorial Park | 0.7 mi | 28 |
| 3. Purser-Hulsey Park | — | 95 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Matthews home is worth about $509K
The typical Matthews home is worth about $509,000, about the same as a year ago, 52% above the North Carolina typical home.
$509KZillow home value
Typical home value
Matthews$509K
North Carolina$335K
Market temperature
39
days on market
99.5%
sale-to-list price
+0.2%
value change, 1 year
40
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Matthews has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 31°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–55°
Spring48–72°
Summer67–88°
Fall50–73°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Matthews
Matthews's reported crime rate is above North Carolina's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 58 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Matthews1.8
North Carolina3.8
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Matthews26.5
North Carolina20.1
U.S.17.7
58
violent crimes reported in 2024
834
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
11
paid flood claims since 2014
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Landmarks
2 places in Matthews on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Matthews
10 notable people were born in Matthews.
About Matthews
Town in North Carolina, United States
Matthews is a town in southeastern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It is a suburb of Charlotte. The population was 29,435 as of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 29,435
- Area
- 17 sq mi
- Elevation
- 745 ft
- ZIP code
- 28104, 28105, 28106
- Area code
- 704
Matthews’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Matthews.
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