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George Mason, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax city County
George Mason, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is George Mason a Good Place to Live?
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 5.0% (39% 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.
Safety & Crime
George Mason reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,709/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.