Matthews, NC vs Newnan, GA
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
Newnan
65
#1660 nationally
Matthews leads in crime level (5.1 vs 15.1). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $74,606). Newnan leads in walk score (22 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | Newnan, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 65 (#1660) |
| Population | 30,934 | 44,940 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $368,567 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $74,606 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+33.9 |
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
65 Score
Newnan, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$368,567
Population
44,940
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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