Matewan 48 Poor
Matewan Livability #344 ranked city in West Virginia#25,984 ranked city in the USARanks better than 11% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Matewan

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • Schools

    Factors such as lower than average graduation rates, lackluster reading and math scores and the limited accessibility of local elementary and high schools could contribute to the low schools score.

  • Ratings

    Polls and surveys done by AreaVibes among area residents did not yield positive feedback when it came to the walkability of amenities, safety, nearby parks and the overall sense of community.

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      Matewan transportation information

      Statistic Matewan West Virginia National
      Average one way commute18min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work79.1%82.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.5%9.9%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk13.4%2.9%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%3.1%4.6%
      Source: The Matewan, WV data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).