Greenwood, SC vs Matthews, NC
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.
Greenwood
75
#514 nationally
Matthews
68.7
#1294 nationally
Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $38,884). Matthews leads in crime level (5.1 vs 13.3). Greenwood leads in walk score (29 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenwood, SC | Matthews, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#514) | 68.7 (#1294) |
| Population | 22,498 | 30,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $192,624 | $514,763 |
| Median Household Income | $38,884 | $103,405 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+29.0 | D+32.9 |
C
75 Score
Greenwood, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$192,624
Population
22,498
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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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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