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Lexington, NC vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Lexington?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 1.2 years older than in Lexington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Lexington?
- Matthews housing costs are 91.9% more expensive than Lexington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Lexington?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 3.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lexington.

Things to do in Lexington?
Lexington, NC is a pleasant city southwest of Winston-Salem featuring several spectacular spots such as High Rock Lake perfect for exploring or Uptown Lexington ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Lexington BBQ Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

Things to do in Matthews?
Matthews NC can be found just south Charlotte known primarily for its notable downtown area boasting several art galleries and boutiques alongside restaurants offering a range international cuisine perfect for date night.

 Lexington, NCMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$32,698  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$230,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.4  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lexington    7 Reviews

I've have been in Lexington for about five years now. I am a military guy that is been around the world. I grew up nearby in Salisbury North Carolina which unfortunately  More

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I've have been in Lexington for about five years now. I am a military guy that is been around the world. I grew up nearby in Salisbury North Carolina which unfortunately  More

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Over 6 years ago

The most criminal place ever. Police do nothing to and don't clean it up. Police here need to be investigated by fbi or something it's dirty and I like cops but  More

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Reviews for Matthews    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Matthews is a suburb of Charlotte. It's big advantage over Charlotte is that you are on the edge of the rural areas, and it is safer. Don't expect to save any on taxes  More

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Over 19 years ago

Is there segragation in  More

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