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Neighborhood Research Report

This document is a neighborhood research report, presenting information for the following area:

Address Radius Created on
Matthews, NC, USA (Mecklenburg County) 2.75 mi 01/22/2023

All reports use the most recent data as of their time of creation.


Table of Contents

  1. Population & Households
  2. Housing Units
  3. Environmental Noise
  4. Walkability, Bikeability, and Public Transportation
  5. Nearby Public Housing and Section-8 Properties
  6. Air Quality
  7. Pollen Count
  8. Earthquake Hazard
  9. Age Groups
  10. Income Distribution
  11. Education
  12. Racial/Ethnic Composition
  13. Politics and Ideology
  14. Marriage and Dating
  15. Pet Ownership
  16. Crime
  17. Fatal Car Accidents and DUIs
  18. Registered Sex Offenders
  19. Public Schools
  20. Charter Schools
  21. Maptimum's Verdict
  22. Your Priorities

Population & Households

Higher population growth in an area can mean higher demand for housing in the future, resulting in higher price appreciation for houses in that area. On the other hand, it can squeeze the area's infrastructure and resources, and reduce the quality of life in the area.

The average household size shows, on average, how many individuals live in a household.

  Matthews
Population (Current) 50,808
Population (5-Year Projection) 52,666
Yearly Population Growth 0.72%
Number of Households 19,786
Avg Household Size 2.57

Housing Units

In general, an area with a higher rate of owner occupancy is desirable, because owners take better care of the property and are more financially and emotionally invested in the success of the neighborhood than renters.

  Matthews
Total Housing Units 20,878
Occupancy
Owner Occupied 64.18%
Renter Occupied 30.59%
Vacant 5.23%

Environmental Noise

A Soundscore™ rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet) that tells you how loud a location is due to environmental noise.

  Matthews
Sound Score -
Sources of Noise
Airports -
Vehicular Traffic -
Local Commercial and Community -

Walkability, Bikeability, and Public Transportation

Walk Score is a number between 0 and 100 that measures the walkability of any address. The higher the score, the less the need for a car to run daily errands.

Bike Score measures whether an area is good for biking. For a given location, a Bike Score is calculated by measuring bike infrastructure (lanes, trails, etc.), hills, destinations and road connectivity, and the number of bike commuters.

Transit Score is a measure of how well a location is served by public transportation.

  Matthews
Walk Score® 72 (Very Walkable)
Bike Score® 42 (Somewhat Bikeable)
Transit Score® -
Nearby Transit Routes
Bus -
Rail -
Other -

Nearby Public Housing and Section-8 Properties

The list of subsidized multifamily properties is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is updated on a monthly basis.

  Matthews
Number of Properties 0
Closest Property (mi) -

Air Quality

Air pollution affects health conditions and leads to a myriad of health issues.

Air quality of a location varies throughout the year and within the day. The numbers provided here reflect air quality at a recent point in time and can be useful when comparing multiple locations.

Air Quality Index (AQR) ranges betweeen 0 and 100. The closer the number is to zero, the cleaner the air.

  Matthews
Air Quality Index (AQI) -
Major Pollutant -

Pollen Count

Pollen is a fine powder produced by trees and plants. Pollen can severely affect people, especially those with different ailments such as asthma and respiratory issues. It can aggravate these existing conditions or cause these issues in high risk groups.

Measuring unit is pollen particles/m3.

Pollen levels vary throughout the year and within the day. The numbers provided here reflect pollen counts at a recent point in time and can be useful when comparing multiple locations.

  Matthews
Grass Pollen -
Tree Pollen -
Weed Pollen -

Earthquake Hazard

Seismic hazard data are obtained from US Geological Survey (USGS) and use Peak Ground Acceleraion (PGA) to predict the extent of potential damages that can be caused by an earthquake in an area in the next 50 years.

  Matthews
Earthquake Risk Low

Age Groups

Median age is the midpoint age where half the people in the area are younger than, and the other half older than that.

  Matthews
Median Age 41.00
Age Groups
0-9 Years 11.33%
10-19 Years 13.16%
20-34 Years 17.62%
35-49 Years 19.98%
50-64 Years 20.41%
65+ Years 17.50%

Income Distribution

The median income is the midpoint income, where half the people in the area make less than, and the other half more than that.

  Matthews
Median Household Income $91,900
On Food Stamps/SNAP 3.19%
Income Brackets
$0-$25K 7.62%
$25K-$50K 16.45%
$50K-$100K 29.44%
$100K-$200K 29.53%
$200K+ 16.97%

Education

Education level percentages are calculated for individuals 25 years or older.

  Matthews
Less than High School 28.90%
High School 12.19%
College Degree 38.54%
Graduate/Professional Degree 20.38%

Racial/Ethnic Composition

  Matthews
Non-Hispanic White -
Hispanic 9.28%
Black/African American 12.32%
Asian -
Other 78.40%

Politics and Ideology

Most people prefer to live around like-minded individuals. We have collected Presidential Election results at the precinct level (the smallest geographical unit for which voting results are aggregated) so you can observe the voting patterns of the area.

You can also view party affiliation and ideological leaning based on the data and surveys collected by GfK MRI.

  Matthews
2020 Presidential Election Results
Joe Biden 54.85%
Donald Trump 45.15%
2016 Presidential Election Results
Hillary Clinton 48.44%
Donald Trump 51.56%
Party Affiliation
Democrat 30.28%
Republican 31.70%
Independent 38.02%
Ideological Leaning
Very Liberal 14.33%
Somewhat Liberal 25.92%
Somewhat Conservative 34.18%
Very Conservative 25.57%

Marriage and Dating

Marital status percentages are calculated for individuals 15 years old or older.

Female to male ratio is calculated for females and males between the ages of 20 and 44.

A ratio greater than 1 shows better dating prospects for men (since women outnumber men), while a ratio smaller than 1 shows better dating prospects for women.

  Matthews
Marrital Status
Single, Never Married 28.94%
Married 58.17%
Other 12.89%
Female to Male Ratio 1.03

Pet Ownership

  Matthews
Has Dog(s) 40.05%
Has Cat(s) 21.27%
No Dog or Cat 38.68%

Crime

Crime indexes are relative to the national average of 100. For example, a property crime index of 200 in an area indicates that this type of crime is twice as likely to occur in the area compared to the national average. However, one should note that the national average includes many small town and rural areas with lower crime rates than major cities.

Property crime involves private property. Examples include burglary and motor vehicle theft.

Personal crime is characterized as a violent crime that results in physical, emotional, or psychological harm to the victim. Examples include assault and battery.

  Matthews
Total Crime Index 112
Property Crime Index 120
Personal Crime Index 64

Fatal Car Accidents and DUIs

Data on fatal car accidents are usually released by government agencies with a two-year delay. The numbers provided below cover the years 2017-2019.

It is advisable to exercise extra caution when driving in areas known for frequent accidents.

  Matthews
All Fatal Accidents 13
Fatal DUI Accidents 2

Registered Sex Offenders

  Matthews
Total Sex Offenders 34
Closest Sex Offender (mi) 0.22
Conviction Type
Offense Against Children 24
Rape 1
Sexual Battery 0
Other Offense 9

Registered Near Matthews

# Photo Name and Address Distance Conviction
1 Amanda Joanne Stalvey
Last Reported Address - Out of State, Matthews, NC 28105-4501
0.22 mi Offense Against Children
2 Ismael Marquez Camacho
Last Reported Address - Out of State, Matthews, NC 28105-5031
0.29 mi Offense Against Children
3 FREEMAN, RICHARD JR
1021 SAM NEWELL RD, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
0.81 mi Offense Against Children
4 RICKARDS, ANTHONY DAVID
3004 RAINBOW RIDGE DR, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
1.10 mi Other Offense
5 KBUOR, YKHANG
3018 RAINBOW RIDGE DRIVE, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
1.12 mi Offense Against Children
6 Jeffrey James Nix
1601 GANDER COVE LANE, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
1.25 mi Other Offense
7 SADLER, RICO JEVON
1508 GANDER COVE LN, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
1.31 mi Offense Against Children
8 GAUTHIER, LOUIS FRANK
9211 E INDEPENDENCE BV, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
1.48 mi Offense Against Children
9 HARRIS, CARLOS
9211 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
1.53 mi Offense Against Children
10 HERRMANN, TODD D
9211 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
1.53 mi Other Offense
11 HUBERT, JAMARCUS PAUL
9211 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
1.53 mi Offense Against Children
12 VESPO, LEONARD JOSEPH JR
9211 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
1.53 mi Offense Against Children
13 COFFEY, DESMOND P
9211 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
1.53 mi Other Offense
14 THOMAS VAN KNIGHT
9211 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
1.53 mi Offense Against Children
15 HARRIS, LARRY ALLEN
9211 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
1.53 mi Offense Against Children
16 HARTZ, DAMON LEE
9203 THORPE CT, CHARLOTTE, NC 28270
1.66 mi Offense Against Children
17 BURNETTE, ASHLEY W
8909 SARDIS RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28270
1.72 mi Offense Against Children
18 HYDE, JEFFERY RAYMOND
2535 WOOD STAR CT, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
1.79 mi Offense Against Children
19 LEWIS, EDWIN EUGENE JR
8530 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227
2.11 mi Offense Against Children
20 TATE, KELLY LAMONT SR
8530 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227
2.11 mi Offense Against Children
21 RAMOS, NATHANEAL HERRICK
8530 E INDENPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227
2.11 mi Other Offense
22 MINICK, GARY ALLEN
8530 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227
2.12 mi Other Offense
23 JAMES HODGES
8530 EAST INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227
2.13 mi Other Offense
24 HURDLEY, ROBERT NEAL
13509 OTOOLE DR, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
2.24 mi Offense Against Children
25 NEAL, TIARRA LAMONE
2918 WINDSOR CHASE DR, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
2.41 mi Offense Against Children
26 AGUILAR, AARON
3068 SUMMERFIELD RIDGE LN, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
2.47 mi Offense Against Children
27 WALSER, TIMOTHY GLENN
420 AURORA BLVD, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
2.50 mi Offense Against Children
28 VILLANUEVA, JAIME MICHAEL
12528 HASHANLI PL, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
2.58 mi Other Offense
29 LEWIS, JERRY
7216 KILCULLEN DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28270
2.59 mi Other Offense
30 ORTIZ, JORGE L
3105 RHEINWOOD CT, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
2.62 mi Offense Against Children
31 TURNER, JULIUS LAMAR
7904 WOODWAY OAK CR, MATTHEWS, NC 28105
2.66 mi Rape
32 JOHNSON, JASON ERIC
7744 KREFELD GLEN DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227
2.78 mi Offense Against Children
33 HOWLETT, TERENCE LEE
1311 FLOWE DR, STALLINGS, NC 28104
2.82 mi Offense Against Children
34 Michael Scott Tolbert
3117 SMITH FARM ROAD, MATTHEW, NC 28104
2.86 mi Offense Against Children

Public Schools

School districts assign children to schools by attendance zones. We have collected information on the schools assigned to the address.

The overall numbers are the average of elementary, middle, and high schools, weighted by the number of students in each level. Detailed information on each individual school is also provided.

Please note that school district and attendance zone boundaries are subject to change. While our data is updated regularly, sometimes it may not reflect the most recent changes. Therefore, please verify the assigned schools with your local authorities.

  Matthews
Overall
Avg Test Score 66.34
Rank in State (Top %) 31.65%
Student to Teacher Ratio 20.00
Students with Lunch Subsidy 19.68%
Elementary School
Avg Test Score 74.32
Rank in State (Top %) 22.47%
Student to Teacher Ratio 16.80
Students with Lunch Subsidy 16.57%
Middle School
Avg Test Score 83.31
Rank in State (Top %) 14.47%
Student to Teacher Ratio 18.10
Students with Lunch Subsidy 17.71%
High School
Avg Test Score 57.51
Rank in State (Top %) 40.94%
Student to Teacher Ratio 21.49
Students with Lunch Subsidy 21.16%

Public Schools Assigned to Matthews (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)

Name Distance (mi) Grades Students Test Score Rank in State Rank Change Student/Teacher Ratio With Lunch Subsidy White Hispanic Black Asian
Matthews Elementary 0.39 K-5 827 74.32 336 out of 1495 (Top 22.47%) -79 16.8 16.57 55.02 17.17 18.26 5.2
Crestdale Middle 0.73 6-8 988 83.31 110 out of 760 (Top 14.47%) 22 18.1 17.71 46.76 21.36 24.09 5.16
Butler High School 1.62 9-12 1965 58.61 234 out of 603 (Top 38.81%) 9 18.8 21.17 31.86 29.52 28.24 6.92
Cato Middle College High School 10.15 11-13 166 - 41.5 18.67 17.47 18.67 51.2 7.83
Char Eng Early College-UNCC 13.23 9-13 299 88.56 83 out of 603 (Top 13.76%) 18 21.3 18.39 26.76 26.09 32.78 10.37
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences 9.29 9-12 307 31.56 414 out of 603 (Top 68.66%) -69 16.2 32.25 3.91 39.41 48.53 6.84
Levine Middle College High School 1.72 11-13 233 - 42.3 3.43 56.65 14.16 10.73 15.02
Performance Learning Center 12.95 9-12 73 9.72 561 out of 603 (Top 93.03%) 27 5.1 47.95 10.96 26.03 63.01 0

Charter Schools

Charter schools are public schools of choice, meaning that families choose them for their children. They operate with freedom from some of the regulations that are imposed upon district schools. Therefore, if you don't like the public school assigned to your child, you may want to look into charter schools.

Here we have collected information on nearby charter schools that had a better performance (in terms of test scores) than their public school counterparts.

Charter Schools near Matthews

None.

Maptimum's Verdict

Taking all factors into account, we calculated an overall score for the area. A score of 100 represents an ideal neighborhood.

  Matthews
Overall Score 59.66

Your Priorities

Decide how important each factor is to you, ranging from Not Important (extreme left) to Very Important (extreme right), and we update the score for each address accordingly.

  Matthews
Your Customized Score 59.66
Factor Importance
Owner Occupancy
Income Levels
Education Levels
Crime
School Quality
Quietness
Walkability