At a Glance
Median Income
$154,479
$33,786 per capita
Home Value
$687,800
Zillow: $780,777
Median Rent
$2,377/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
69.2%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
8.6% smoking rate
How George Mason Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows George Mason's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is George Mason a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
George Mason residents earn a median household income of $154,479 , which is 106% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,786. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,798 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in George Mason is $687,800 , 144% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $780,777. Median rent is $2,377/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
69.2% of adults in George Mason hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(105% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
George Mason has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population9,954
Median Age20.8 yrs
Density3,919/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born20.3%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$154,479
Per Capita$33,786
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty1.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
Housing
A
Home Value$687,800
Rent$2,377
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$780,777
Housing Units1,769
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation419 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+38.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed264 Mbps
EV Stations66
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in George Mason was built in 1982.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
20.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 264 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.