Virginia · Metropolitan Area
George Mason is a small city in Virginia with a population of 9,954. Residents earn $154,479 per year, which is 106% above the national average.
Based on current data, George Mason receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. George Mason stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in George Mason is $154,479, which is significantly higher than the national average — 106% above $75,149. This places George Mason among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in George Mason is $687,800, making it a premium housing market at 144% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,377 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
George Mason is a highly educated community — 69.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
George Mason experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 76.7% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.3% |
| 74% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $154,479 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,786 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,353 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $118,640 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,798 |
| Restaurants | 202 |
| Healthcare | 321 |
| Retail | 203 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,423 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.08% |
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
| Census Median | $687,800 |
| 144% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $744,495 |
| Median List Price | $744,495 |
| $/Sq Ft | $358 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,377 |
| 104% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,423 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.08% |
| Obesity | 24.7% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,714/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 321 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 419 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,919/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8315°N, 77.3024°W |
| County FIPS | 51600 |
Winner: Democrat by 33.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 69.2% |
| 105% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,919/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 321 |
| Restaurants | 202 |
| Retail Stores | 203 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |