Living in Matthews (North Carolina)
Matthews (North Carolina) is a large place in North Carolina, United States, home to 30,678 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 22%, #2,628 of 12,111), early retirees (top 32%, #3,427 of 10,762), retired couples (top 35%, #3,244 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Matthews (North Carolina)
- It is part of Greater Charlotte, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 47 min and sets around 23:15; in late June it sets around 2:40.
How Matthews (North Carolina) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #5,142 of 11,898 | #62 of 324 | Map |
| Low-income household | 38 | #4,925 of 9,771 | #157 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income family | 44 | #4,234 of 8,006 | #101 of 199 | Map |
| Single parent | 50 | #3,091 of 6,237 | #54 of 124 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #3,244 of 9,474 | #35 of 256 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,960 of 9,474 | #33 of 256 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,427 of 10,762 | #36 of 283 | Map |
| Single professional | 51 | #2,810 of 4,537 | #19 of 75 | Map |
| Young professional | 53 | #2,799 of 4,444 | #18 of 74 | Map |
| DINKS | 55 | #2,229 of 3,053 | #17 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,621 of 7,271 | #60 of 150 | Map |
| Commuter | 67 | #2,621 of 6,227 | #18 of 122 | Map |
| Car-free household | 50 | #2,743 of 3,933 | #17 of 60 | Map |
| Student | 48 | #2,052 of 2,119 | #22 of 27 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 46 | #3,164 of 8,006 | #90 of 199 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 36 | #7,592 of 12,111 | #276 of 328 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 44 | #2,828 of 4,114 | #18 of 66 | Map |
| Expat professional | 63 | #2,865 of 7,271 | #17 of 150 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #4,219 of 9,474 | #24 of 256 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 38 | #13,180 of 18,063 | #471 of 491 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 5 | #14,680 of 16,523 | #420 of 446 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 25 | #14,971 of 18,063 | #485 of 491 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #4,672 of 16,523 | #25 of 446 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #3,065 of 21,167 | #20 of 580 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #4,250 of 12,111 | #44 of 328 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 68 | #2,628 of 12,111 | #19 of 328 | Map |
| Digital native | 43 | #3,087 of 4,750 | #25 of 79 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Stallings 4 km
- Indian Trail 7 km
- Mint Hill 10 km
- Weddington 11 km
- Wesley Chapel (North Carolina) 13 km
- Pineville (North Carolina) 16 km
- Marvin 16 km
- Charlotte (North Carolina) 16 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.