Living in Matthews, Charlotte NC
Matthews is a Charlotte neighborhood with a median home sales price around $378,333 and median household income near $111,752. Compare prices, demographics, and nearby areas on the interactive map.
Matthews is an east Mecklenburg town with a historic Main Street core, suburban subdivisions, and Independence Boulevard access into Charlotte. QoL prices often sit near or above regional medians with family-oriented ACS demographics. Walkability concentrates downtown; most neighborhoods remain car-first. Compare with Mint Hill and Arboretum for east-side tradeoffs. QoL home sales prices for Matthews ($378,333) compare to Charlotte citywide ($489,824). The EPA walkability index for this neighborhood is about 9.6. ACS median household income rolls to roughly $111,752 across planning area 118, planning area 287, planning area 288, planning area 400, planning area 432, planning area 456, planning area 460. Know Charlotte summarizes public ACS, City of Charlotte quality-of-life, and housing indicators for Matthews so you can compare it with nearby neighborhoods on the same map layers. Open the interactive Charlotte map to pan the boundary, switch choropleths, and jump to adjacent spokes without leaving the same data vintage. Figures are neighborhood rollups of planning-area statistics—not a listing service—and should be checked against the methodology page and source vintages before making a move decision.
Quick facts
Neighborhood vs Charlotte citywide. Walkability is rated Green / Orange / Red from its percentile among Charlotte planning areas.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte citywide |
|---|---|---|
| Median home sales price | $378,333 | $489,824 |
| Median household income | $111,752 | $98,184 |
| Median age | 40.8 | 36.4 |
| Population | 18,289 | 1,154,681 |
| Walkability (EPA) | 9.6Typical | 10.4Typical |
Demographics
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for Matthews vs Charlotte citywide. ACS is an ongoing Census survey; the 5-year product pools recent responses so smaller neighborhoods have more stable estimates than a single year.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte citywide |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,752 | $98,184 |
| Median age | 40.8 | 36.4 |
| Population | 18,289 | 1,154,681 |
| Owner-occupied | 59.3% | 57.2% |
Amenities
City of Charlotte proximity scores, EPA walkability, and city crime rates for Matthews vs Charlotte citywide. Each figure is rated Green / Orange / Red from its percentile among Charlotte planning areas (configurable in admin). Crime rates are reported-incident indicators, not a safe/unsafe verdict. Read how to read Charlotte crime rates and methodology.
- Grocery proximity
- 62.7Typical
Charlotte 37.5Typical
- Transit proximity
- 59.7Typical
Charlotte 74.4Typical
- Tree canopy
- 63.3Typical
Charlotte 46.7Typical
- Walkability
- 9.6Typical
Charlotte 10.4Typical
- Violent crime rate
- 0.8Strong
Charlotte 4.4Typical
- Property crime rate
- 13.4Typical
Charlotte 32.9Typical
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Research Matthews by goal
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Nearby schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) campuses near Matthews. Exact assignment depends on your address. Verify with the CMS school locator and NC DPI report cards for ratings. We list names and levels only.
Elementary
- Matthews0.3 mi
- Elizabeth Lane1.6 mi
Middle
- Crestdale0.9 mi
- Levine Middle College At Cpcc1.6 mi
High
- Butler1.6 mi
FAQ
What is the median home price in Matthews, Charlotte NC?
According to City of Charlotte home sales data as of 2023, Matthews has a median home sales price of about $378,333, compared with roughly $489,824 Charlotte citywide. Figures are city sales indicators, not an MLS median.
What is the median household income in Matthews?
U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for Matthews show a median household income of about $111,752 (ACS 2024) (Charlotte citywide ≈ $98,184). Small-area ACS estimates have sampling error; treat as directional.
How walkable is Matthews?
For Matthews, the EPA National Walkability Index is 9.6 on a 1–20 scale (Orange: Typical among Charlotte planning areas), EPA vintage 2021. Walkability: Orange (Typical) vs Charlotte NPAs — higher scores rank better. Open the walkability layer on the map for spatial context.
Is Matthews a good place to live in Charlotte?
Fit depends on budget, commute, and priorities. Matthews’s median sales price ($378,333) compares to the Charlotte citywide figure ($489,824). Use Know Charlotte to compare demographics, walkability, and adjacent neighborhoods; we report public data, not buy/sell advice.
Where is Matthews on the Charlotte map?
Open the interactive Charlotte neighborhood map and jump to this area via the explore link on this page. Map selection uses planning area 118; see methodology for how named neighborhoods relate to official planning boundaries.
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Sources: Data sources · Methodology. Page reviewed 2026-09-05.