Matthews, NC
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 25,972 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Matthews is 10 miles southeast of downtown Charlotte.
Cultural Attractions
The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is host to Broadway shows for the Charlotte area.
Recreation
Nearby Charlotte's sporting events range from NASCAR to the PGA, NFL, and NBA.
Economy
Charlotte is the second-largest financial center in the country.
Fun Fact
In the early 1800s, the community was called "Stumptown" because cotton farmers clearing the land left nothing but a vast terrain of tree stumps.
| Population [details] | 25,972 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 72.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 418.78 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 42.40% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 52.33 °F/32.14 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 87.99 °F/70.32 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 49.15 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 77 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.4 |
| State sales tax | 4.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Charlotte (7.06 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | CHARLOTTE/DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL (14.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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