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Matthews, NC

Mecklenburg CountyElev. 227 m
Population
29,959
Median home
$406,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Matthews

Matthews is home to roughly 29,959 residents. Matthews sits in Mecklenburg County. The median age is 39.3 and the median household income is $105,579. Homes carry a median value of $406,800, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (70.3%). Around 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
29,959
Median age
39.3
Median household income
$105,579
Per-capita income
$49,894
Poverty rate
4%
High-school grad or higher
94.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg. commute
25.7 min
Work from home
15.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White70.3%
Hispanic or Latino6.1%
Black13.2%
Asian6.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts52.4%
Sales & office19.7%
Service14.5%
Production, transportation & material moving7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$406,800
Median gross rent
$1,670/mo
Owner-occupied
65.5%
Median year built
1993
Households
11,260
Avg. household size
2.63

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Matthews has 14 public schools — 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading57%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Butler High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Levine Middle College High SchHighGrades 11–13
Weddington HighHighGrades 9–12
Crestdale MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Mint Hill MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Weddington MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Antioch ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Crown Point ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Elizabeth Lane ElementaryElementary
Matthews Charter AcademyElementarycharter
Matthews ElementaryElementary
Mint Hill Elementary SchoolElementary
Weddington ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Socrates AcademyOthercharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime38% below national
Matthews240
North Carolina404
United States386
↑ 40% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime54% above national
Matthews3,003
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Matthews Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Matthews.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Mecklenburg County
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Matthews is in Mecklenburg County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Matthews sits in Mecklenburg County. Elevation ~227 m.

Map of Matthews
Matthews, NC
Where Matthews is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Outen, R.F., PotteryMatthews Commercial Historic District
Notable people from Matthews
Donnie SmithJames B. BlackDion ByrumDarius KilgoTy ButtreyJahwan EdwardsChanning StriblingCaine WilkesRiley Ferguson
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Nearby cities
Indian Trail (5 mi)Mint Hill (5 mi)Charlotte (9 mi)Monroe (12 mi)Waxhaw (13 mi)Concord (19 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Matthews, NC (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Matthews, North Carolina.

Carlos Harris, 66
Matthews · Mecklenburg County · 28105
AKA Carlos J Harris, James Harris
Jonathon Avory Smith, 45
Matthews · Union County · 28104
AKA Johnathan Avery Smith, Jonathan A Smith
James William Jr Williams, 63
Matthews · Mecklenburg County · 28105
AKA X Red, James Williams Jr Williams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Matthews — frequently asked

What is the population of Matthews, North Carolina?
Matthews has a population of about 29,959, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Matthews?
The median home value in Matthews is $406,800, and the median gross rent is $1,670/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Matthews safe? What is the crime rate?
Matthews Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 240 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Matthews face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mecklenburg County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Matthews?
Matthews has 14 public schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Matthews?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Matthews. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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