Matthews

Overview for Matthews, NC

29,417 people live in Matthews, where the median age is 39.5 and the average individual income is $43,893. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

29,417

Total Population

39.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$43,893

Average individual Income

Welcome to Matthews

In between Charlotte and Monroe, you will find the area known as Matthews, which encompasses 17 square miles. Early settlers were attracted to Matthews by its rich soil and abundant game. The attraction to this quant suburb holds true to this day, only now people are drawn to its residential areas, shopping centers, recreational facilities, hotels, restaurants and a hospital.

Matthews is filled with a mixture of new and historic sites, providing an abundance of activities to keep the whole family entertained.

It is renowned in September for its Labor Day Weekend Matthews Alive festival, which is dedicated to the support of the non-profit local organizations. Here, family members of all ages can enjoy great food, arts, carnival rides, and fantastic entertainment. For all of the sports fans, this neighborhood is owner of the new Matthews “Sportsplex”, an athletic complex consisting of 12 fields and a stadium where many sporting events are held on a daily basis. Matthews Playhouse School of Theater, the Historical Public Library, and the Four Mile Creek Greenway are also attractive elements of Matthews.

Matthews is a part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System, the second largest school district in North Carolina. Schools zoned in Matthews include Matthews Elementary, Crown Point Elementary, and Elizabeth Lane Elementary, Crestdale Middle, and David W. Butler High School. To add on to the excellence in Matthews’s education, award winning Covenant Day School, Charlotte Christian School, and Carmel Christian are private religious schools located in the nearby area.

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Demographics and Employment Data for Matthews, NC

Population Households Employment

Matthews has 10,909 households, with an average household size of 2.67. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Matthews do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,417 people call Matthews home. The population density is 1,718.83 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

29,417

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.5

Median Age

49.25 / 50.75%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

10,909

Total Households

2.67

Average Household Size

$43,893

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Around Matthews, NC

There's plenty to do around Matthews, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

37

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

38

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Minos Imported Foods, Sugar Creek Coffee Roasters, and Levine Jewish Community Center.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Minos Imported Foods page on Yelp Search 857 W John St on Google Maps	Dining	1.07 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sugar Creek Coffee Roasters page on Yelp Search 13717 E Independence Blvd on Google Maps	Dining	3.66 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Levine Jewish Community Center page on Yelp Search 5007 Providence Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.87 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the IM=X Pilates & Fitness - Charlotte page on Yelp Search 8035 Providence Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.02 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the OxFitness page on Yelp Search 1816 Galleria Blvd on Google Maps	Active	1.85 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Glow SkinWorks by Robin page on Yelp Search 10931 E Independence Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.62 miles	27 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Glow Skin and Brow Studio page on Yelp Search 1126 Sam Newell Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.86 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mirror Mirror Salon page on Yelp Search 930 Park Center Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	0.53 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the John Matthews Massage Therapy page on Yelp Search 922 Lynbrook Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	4.85 miles	29 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Beauty & The Brow page on Yelp Search 8501 Tower Point Drive on Google Maps	Beauty	2.16 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the J R The Barber page on Yelp Search 930 Park Center Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	0.53 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kreativ Nail Supply page on Yelp Search 9506 Monroe Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.34 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lip N Pour page on Yelp Search 1811 Sardis Rd N on Google Maps	Beauty	2.13 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Roland's Wig Salon page on Yelp Search 1730 B Matthews Township Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	0.18 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars

Schools in Weddington Matthews, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Matthews. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Overview for Matthews, NC

29,417

39.5 years

High

$43,893

Welcome to Matthews

Demographics and Employment Data for Matthews, NC

29,417

High

39.5

49.25 / 50.75%

10,909

2.67

$43,893

Around Matthews, NC

37

Car-Dependent

38

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Schools in Weddington Matthews, NC

Featured Properties

$1,925,000

$1,900,000

$1,850,000

$1,850,000

$1,800,000

$1,680,000

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Matthews

Overview for Matthews, NC

29,417

39.5 years

High

$43,893

Welcome to Matthews

Demographics and Employment Data for Matthews, NC

29,417

High

39.5

49.25 / 50.75%

10,909

2.67

$43,893

Around Matthews, NC

37

Car-Dependent

38

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Schools in Weddington Matthews, NC

Featured Properties

$1,925,000

$1,900,000

$1,850,000

$1,850,000

$1,800,000

$1,680,000

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