Market Insight
Matthews Alive Festival: Why This Town Works for Families
Many buyers don’t just want a house—they want a town that feels usable day-to-day. Matthews often stands out because the downtown core is active, local businesses are easy to access, and community events like Matthews Alive reinforce a shared identity. This post keeps it practical: what that means for real estate, and what you should verify before you make a decision.
Community “feel” is real—but your purchase should still be grounded in verifiable factors.
Distance
12 mi to Charlotte
Rush
30–50 min
Median
$500K–$560K
Matthews Alive
Labor Day weekend (matthewsalive.org)
Matthews is about 12 miles from Charlotte with rush-hour drives often 30–50 minutes; the median sits in the $500K–$560K range. Matthews Alive runs Labor Day weekend at Stumptown Park (matthewsalive.org). Use current comps and a live Google Maps run for your schedule.
