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Matthews, North Carolina · ZIP 28104

Matthews — ZIP 28104

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Matthews (28104) scores 90/100 — Excellent for Matthews. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $602K.

90OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

AExcellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share3%
Property crime share97%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index84/100
Avg math proficiency78%
Avg reading proficiency74%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index30/100
Typical home value$602K
Median rent$2,388/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$602K

Median Rent

$2,388/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,701

Violent Crime

450

Property Crime

2,251

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Union County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Weddington High09–121,899
94%
93%
Weddington Middle06–081,324
92%
85%
Weddington ElementaryPK–05652
90%
84%
Antioch ElementaryKG–05816
86%
79%
Stallings ElementaryKG–05766
76%
65%
Union Day SchoolKG–11638
59%
59%
Matthews Charter AcademyKG–08771
50%
51%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

36,232

Median Income

$138K

Homeownership

91%

Median Age

41.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28104 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 28104 has a school score of 84/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28104 is approximately $602K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 28104 in Matthews has an overall NeighborScore of 90/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.