Charlotte metro, NC relocation guide
Moving to Matthews, NC
$589,000Median listing price
MecklenburgArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Matthews
Matthews (roughly 30,000 residents) is a southeastern Mecklenburg County town about 12 miles from Uptown Charlotte. A walkable downtown (Main Street with local shops and restaurants) and established neighborhoods make it one of the metro's most consistently in-demand suburbs. Stumptown Park hosts festivals and a farmers market.
Home prices in Matthews
The median listing price in Matthews is $589,000.
Top places in Matthews
- Downtown Matthews
- Stumptown Park
- Four Mile Creek Greenway
- Squirrel Lake Park
Commuting from Matthews
- About 12 miles southeast of Uptown via US-74/Independence Blvd or I-485. Typical drive: 20–30 minutes off-peak; 30–50 minutes at peak. CATS express bus service to Uptown.
Matthews FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Matthews, NC?
The median listing price in Matthews is $589,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Matthews, NC?
About 12 miles southeast of Uptown via US-74/Independence Blvd or I-485. Typical drive: 20–30 minutes off-peak; 30–50 minutes at peak. CATS express bus service to Uptown.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.