In Mathews, Virginia, the median home price is $357,653, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $75,880; the population is 8,540; schools rate 7.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Mathews at a glance
Population
8,540
Median Household Income
$75,880
Typical Home Value
$357,653
School District Rating
7.7
Violent Crime Rate
76.4
Avg Commute Time
30.7
About Mathews
Mathews has a population of 8,540. The median home value is $357,653, 24% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $75,880 (19% below the Virginia median). The most populated towns are Piankatank, Westville, and Chesapeake.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Mathews
3 towns, by population.
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Mathews at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Mathews?
- Mathews has a population of 8,540 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Mathews?
- The median home value in Mathews is $357,653. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Mathews?
- Median household income in Mathews is $75,880 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Mathews in?
- Mathews is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Mathews?
- Mathews contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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