Who are the best local pros in Matthews, NC? South Charlotte Home Guide ranks real estate agents and home service pros for Matthews, starting with real estate agents, with each license number linked to its public record and an order set by Steve Jarrell of The Longleaf Group at eXp Realty and a panel of local professionals. Below are the lists, the facts that change how you hire in Matthews, and our local guides.
Matthews at a glance
| Measure | Matthews | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Town status | Incorporated in 1879, Mecklenburg County | Advisory Council on Historic Preservation |
| Population | 29,435 (2020 Census); 32,769 (2025 estimate) | U.S. Census Bureau |
| Median year homes were built | 1994 (ACS 2020 to 2024) | U.S. Census Bureau |
| Owner occupied homes | 64.4% (ACS 2020 to 2024) | U.S. Census Bureau |
| Water and sewer | Charlotte Water | Charlotte Water |
| Building and trade permits | Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement | Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement |
| ZIP 28105 inside town limits | 71.8% of its land area | U.S. Census Bureau |
Ranked lists for Matthews
Hiring guides for Matthews
- Hiring an HVAC contractor in Matthews
- Hiring an electrician in Matthews
- Hiring a home inspector in Matthews
- Hiring a roofer in Matthews
- Hiring a painter in Matthews
- Hiring a landscaper in Matthews
- Hiring a house cleaner in Matthews
- Hiring a flooring installer in Matthews
What’s different about hiring for a Matthews home
- Matthews has the oldest housing of these six hub areas: the median home in town was built in 1994, against 2000 to 2011 in Weddington, Waxhaw, Indian Trail and the Ballantyne (28277) and Indian Land (29707) ZIP codes. (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Permits for building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work come from Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, through its AccelaMeck portal. (Mecklenburg County)
- Water and sewer come from Charlotte Water. (Charlotte Water)
- A Matthews mailing address does not always mean Matthews. By land area, ZIP 28105 is 71.8% inside the town, but ZIP 28104, also a Matthews address, is only 1.4% inside it. (U.S. Census Bureau)
Matthews guides
- What Is Matthews NC Known For? Why Stumptown?
- Pediatricians in Matthews NC: There Are 4
- Best Moving Companies in South Charlotte
- Best Parks in Matthews NC: The Top 9, Ranked
- Best Daycare in Matthews NC: Top 10 by State Records
- Live in South Charlotte: Which Town Fits Your Move
- NC ADU Law: Which South Charlotte Towns It Covers
Where these facts come from
Population and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau: the 2020 Census, the 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey five year estimates, and the Vintage 2025 population estimates. Water, permit and zoning facts come from the town, county or utility named beside each one. Every link above opens the source we read.
Last updated: October 31, 2026