Matthews, NC vs Spring Valley, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Matthews
68.7
#1294 nationally
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Spring Valley leads in walk score (51 vs 16). Matthews leads in crime level (5.1 vs 13.2). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $50,749).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 30,934 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.8 |
D+
68.7 Score
Matthews, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$514,763
Population
30,934
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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