Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jerusalem Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
AMF Carolina Lanes
Bowling Alley
McDowell Art Center
Theatre Arts
Fullwood Theatre
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Matthews Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Cinemark Movie Bistro Charlotte
Cinema
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Chris Hertel Stage
Theatre Arts
Guy Field
Stadium
Founders Field
Stadium
Food and Drink (28) A+
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Toyama Express
Fast Food
Carolina Beer Temple
Bar
Bojangles'
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Mooyah
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Grapes Wine Bar
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Grace O'Malley's Irish Public House
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Nancy Reid House
Community Centre
Matthews Community Center
Community Centre
Big Air Trampoline Park - Charlotte
Gym
CrossFit Charlotte
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Super Global Mart
Grocery Store
Lidi
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Parks (35) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
KP Park
Park
Town Green Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Baucom Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Windsor Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Stumptown Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Independence Pointe Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews​
Park
Fountain Rock Park
Park
Country Place Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Warner Park
Park
Rice Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Four Mile Creek Greenway
Park
Shops (64) A+
Target
Department Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Rock Room Shoes
Shoes
Kings Jewelry
Fashion
Queen Nails
Beauty
Wags to Whiskers
Pets
Merle Norman
Beauty
Bark 5th Avenue
Clothing
Big Lots
Department Store
Blade Runner's Hair
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Coco Nails & Spa
Beauty
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Palm Beach Tan
Beauty
Lowe's
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Renfrow Hardware
Home Improvement
Mojo Cycles
Bicycle
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Great Clips
Hairdresser
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commute D+

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Matthews.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations D-
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
John St & Ames Rd
Bus Stop
Matthews Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Crownpoint Executive Dr & Independence Blvd
Bus Stop
Crownpoint Executive Dr @ 2201
Bus Stop
Sardis Rd North & Crownpoint Executive Dr
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Matthews is 115/100 - which is 22% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime B-

Matthews crime rates are 3,144 per 100k, which is 27% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
2,979 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
165 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Matthews is $89,881 - which is 86% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$89,881 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Matthews Medical Center
Hospital
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
LandMark Dentistry - Matthews
Dentist
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Fine Arts Dentistry
Dentist
Orthocarolina
Doctor
Matthews Police Department
Police
GPS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dental Works
Dentist
Matthews Free Medical Clinic
Clinic
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Six Sigma Dental Care
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Stallings Police Department
Police
Atrium Health Union West
Hospital
Plantation Market Dental Group
Dentist
Idlewild Station
Fire Station
Charlotte Fire Department Station 29
Fire Station
Thompson Child & Family Focus Services
Clinic
SP Orthodontics
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Matthews home prices are $283,100 - which is 80% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$283,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools B+

The Matthews graduation rate is 92% - which is 12% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (13) F
Crestdale Middle
Matthews Elementary
Covenant Day School
Matthews Charter Academy
Elizabeth Lane Elem
Mint Hill Middle
Crossway Academy
Stallings Elementary
The Fletcher School
Crown Point Elementary
Bible Baptist Christian School
Greenway Park Elementary
Charlotte Secondary
Socrates Academy
Charlotte Christian School
Indian Trail Elementary
Alexander Youth Network
Piney Grove Elementary
Charlotte Preparatory School
Cyzner Institute
High Schools (7) F
Butler High
Covenant Day School
Levine Middle College High
Greyfriars Classical Academy
The Fletcher School
Bible Baptist Christian School
Providence High
Charlotte Secondary
Charlotte Christian School
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ratings A-

Matthews has an overall rating of 78% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes B
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Matthews Area Facts

  • Matthews has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Matthews crime rates are 27% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Matthews is 22% higher than the North Carolina average

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New Resident of Matthews 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 29, 2019) Nice community, good hospital, doctors & schools. Lots of retail which is handy; however, that brings in more crime. City is becoming overbuilt and noisy. Lots of speeding and loud vehicles on 51 and 74. Sadly, we live in a very noisy, heavily traveled area too close to the i ...Read More nterstate. We are looking to move to another area where we can find more quiet. Read Less
Residential Community: Village of Saint Andrews, Matthews, NC 5 rating By herb12345 ( Jan 08, 2017) Developed in 2006, the Village of Saint Andrews (McKee Road) in Matthews, NC is a vibrant community with a managed and a resident-approved balanced operating budget. The Village of Saint Andrews has a solid financial infrastructure needed to meet fully featured annual operating ...Read More functions and future community needs for projects and maintenance enhancements. With 114 residences in our Community, residents enjoy our Community Clubhouse, the heated swimming pool, our common areas (including Gazebo Park), our pond and its fountain and our community-owned and maintained roads and infrastructure. With four unique floor plans ranging in size from 1,700 to 2,200 sq. ft and prices ranging from $270,000 to $370,000 re-sale townhomes in the Village of Saint Andrews are typically not on the market for longer that 40 days.The residents of the Village of Saint Andrews enjoy not only our superb location and friendly, supportive community, but also, the services and amenities they receive for their monthly Home Owners Association dues. If you are a resident of the Village of Saint Andrews, your monthly dues support an extensive list of features and elements. Our fully-funded reserve funds (with A+ rated Certificates of Deposit) support comprehensive projects identified and approved by the residents of the Community. Read Less
WEATHER, SCHOOLS, HOUSING 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 23, 2016) Rating of average 76 degrees in summer is misleading. It is closer to about 85-95+ in the summertime. Very humid. Winters are nice though. Doesn't get too cold and rarely snows. Good schools in Matthews. Nice place to raise a family. Lot of free town events (food truck Fri ...Read More days, movies and concerts in the park, holiday events). Matthews Alive Festival at Labor Day draws people from all over the state. Housing prices are going through the roof. They're overbuilding Matthews. Wherever there is a parcel of land, housing is going up. Taxes are rising. Used to be a great place to live but now is getting too crowded and seeing an increase in crime and traffic. Read Less
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WEATHER, SCHOOLS, HOUSING 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 23, 2016) Rating of average 76 degrees in summer is misleading. It is closer to about 85-95+ in the summertime. Very humid. Winters are nice though. Doesn't get too cold and rarely snows. Good schools in Matthews. Nice place to raise a family. Lot of free town events (food truck Fri ...Read More days, movies and concerts in the park, holiday events). Matthews Alive Festival at Labor Day draws people from all over the state. Housing prices are going through the roof. They're overbuilding Matthews. Wherever there is a parcel of land, housing is going up. Taxes are rising. Used to be a great place to live but now is getting too crowded and seeing an increase in crime and traffic. Read Less

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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Matthews? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      KP Park
      Town Green Park
      Unknown Name
      Baucom Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Windsor Park

      Entertainment

      AMF Carolina Lanes
      McDowell Art Center
      Fullwood Theatre
      Unknown Name
      Matthews Playhouse
      Cinemark Movie Bistro Charlotte
      Amphitheater
      Chris Hertel Stage

      Food & Drink

      Panera Bread
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Chipotle
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Dairy Queen
      Toyama Express
      Carolina Beer Temple

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Matthews? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Matthews.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Matthews? The cost of living in Matthews is 115/100 - which is 22% higher than North Carolina.
      Matthews
      115

      15% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Matthews? Matthews crime rates are 3,144, which are 27% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,144 per 100k people

      35% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      35% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Matthews? The median income in Matthews is $89,881 which is 86% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $89,88162% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,56839% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Matthews a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Matthews Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      GPS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Orthocarolina

      A+ Housing

      What are Matthews home prices? Matthews home prices are $283,100 - which is 80% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $283,10053% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,35042% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      8% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Matthews have good schools? The Matthews graduation rate is 92% - which is 12% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      39% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      24% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Matthews a good place to live? Matthews has an overall rating of 78% from 16 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      13 total surveys

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