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George Mason, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax city County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
9,954 Population 3,919/sq mi density
$154,479 Median Income $33,786 per capita
$687,800 Home Value $780,777 Zillow
$2,377 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 1,709 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$154,479 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$687,800 home value, $2,377/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.2% bachelor's degree or higher

George Mason, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$154,479
106% above
$33,786 per capita
Home Value
$687,800
144% above
Zillow: $780,777
Median Rent
$2,377/mo
104% above
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
81% below
1,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.2%
105% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
23% below
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
206%
Home Value
244%
Rent
204%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
205%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is George Mason a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 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.

Data Overview

People

Population9,954
Median Age20.8 yrs
Density3,919/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$154,479
Per Capita$33,786
Unemployment5.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property1,709/100K

Health

Obesity24.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,714/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.