Mathews County

VA · Pop. 139,138 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Mathews County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 139,138.

$/Acre: $11,576

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 40%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 462.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.53%

Combined Sales Tax5.83%

Cost of Living Index97.7

Median Household Income$67,113

Poverty Rate14.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,576

Median Home Price$693K

Acres for Sale1036

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,234 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)146 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K348

Property Crime /100K286

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak