152 movers in Matthews
Moving Kings Van Lines
"Worst experience ever! Show up with small truck and ask for more money, said they would store our things in climate controlled storage building? Everything wet and moldy upon delivery after truck broke down once. Furniture broken, chipped, stained..."
Absolute Relocation Service
"Wow! What a JOKE of a company. They kept changing the delivery date of my son's delivery and claimed he changed it. At one time we were told the truck was in the area but he was not ready for delivery so they did not stop. He was never informed. W..."
Moving Simplified
"STOP! DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY!!!! We paid Eric in full to deliver a piano to a school in need as a donation, but he NEVER delivered it, stopped responding to texts and calls for the last several weeks. Now we are involving local law enforcement t..."
Happy Wheels Moving LLC
"The business model of this company is to scam their customers. Same experience as other reviews posted here: We hired InterstateMovingandRelocation because it had good reviews, but without consulting us they subcontracted Happy Wheels. Two Russian..."
All Around Movers
"Absolutely terrible. The workers are cool, but the owner is absolutely trash. He will not take accountability for anything. So I had them move me into a townhouse, but when I got there didn’t like the place so decided to not move in. Asked them to..."
Bruce's Transfer
"Very disappointed in their customer service as they refuse to repair damages that occurred during the move to my dresser. The dresser started with four functioning, attached legs, and now it only has three functioning, attached legs. They tried to..."
ACE Movers Charlotte
"The owner Chad didn't give me my last pay check. And messaged me threatening texts on my phone. BEWARE."
A Plus Moving Group
"If I could give zero stars, I would. Started off getting a quote from John, who rushed me on the phone throughout the process of making the booking. He was incredibly rude and condescending when I asked a follow up question about whether or not I ..."
Your Moving Company
"DON'T USE THIS MOVING COMPANY!! They are THE WORST!! I just hired them to move a bedroom furniture from Norridge to Palos Hills. The movers were not properly equipped to move the furniture, no Dolly's, straps or anything. I was given an estimate o..."
Atlant Moving 1987
"I definitely would not recommend using Atlant Moving. I called to ask which day the movers would be at my house and the general manager went off on me and threatened to cancel my move. Then they broke my 65 inch Samsung TV in the move. I have file..."
Carolina Moving Solutions LLC
"Carefully count and inspect your own boxes if they pack them. Inspect them before they are sealed and count them loading and unloading. They will also underfill boxes and charge the full amount. They will significantly inflate the numbers of boxes..."
Tyson Moving Services
"DO NOT HIRE THEM. He took my deposit and did not come on the day of moving. He kept giving me reasons. I had to hire another guys to finish my job. He NEVER returned my deposit. Stopped picking my calls too."
Ross Allied Trucking
"These guys were supposed to dismantle my furniture at pickup and reassemble at the destination. They refused to do so stating that it was unnecessary, even though I had paid for it. When they arrived at the dropoff location, I was shocked as I..."
What to know when moving to Matthews, NC
TL;DR: Matthews at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A highly educated ZIP where 56.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree and only 7% are renters.
- The Major Draw:
- The median household income is $129,775, making it financially attractive.
- The Reality Check:
- Median gross rent is $1,705, which may be high for some budgets.
- Commute:
- Only 0.1% use public transit, so plan on a car.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for $1,705/month in rent.
The 'Vibe' Check: Who Thrives Here?
Matthews is home to around 36,232 residents, with a strong focus on education-over half of the population has a bachelor's degree. The community is mostly homeowners, with just 7% of residents renting. The median household income of $129,775 suggests a financially stable environment, but potential newcomers should be aware of the high median gross rent of $1,705. With only 0.1% commuting via public transit, it's a car-dependent area.
Probably not your spot if you prefer urban transit options or are on a tight budget for housing.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $1,705, which indicates a higher cost of living.
- Median owner-occupied home value is $482,200, reflecting a strong real estate market.
- 56.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, contributing to an educated community.
- Poverty rate is low at 4.0%, suggesting economic stability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
North Carolina's crime rates show a declining trend in both violent and property crimes. The state annual violent crime rate is 321 per 100,000, slightly below the national rate of 325.3. Property crime is at 1,780.6 per 100,000, higher than the national rate of 1,546.9. Notably, the homicide rate is 6.4 per 100,000, significantly above the national figure of 4.3, but has decreased by 23.2% since 2022.
- Violent crime: 321 per 100,000 vs. national 325.3, down 21.5% since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,780.6 per 100,000 vs. national 1,546.9, down 15.1% since 2022.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 23.2% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for North Carolina).
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to nearby higher education options is strong, with a total of 8 postsecondary institutions available in the region.
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte
- Central Piedmont Community College
- Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary
- Empire Beauty School-Pineville
- No Grease Barber School
- Paul Mitchell the School-Charlotte
- Queens University of Charlotte
- Union Presbyterian Seminary-Charlotte
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES + College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
While climate data is unavailable, there are plenty of parks and outdoor spots nearby for residents to enjoy.
- Freedom Park - 4.8 stars from 8,279 reviews
- McAlpine Creek Park - 4.7 stars from 2,230 reviews
- Colonel Francis J. Beatty Park - 4.7 stars from 1,853 reviews
- Park Road Park - 4.6 stars from 1,725 reviews
- Squirrel Lake Park - 4.7 stars from 1,277 reviews
Source: Google Places API.
