Median Income
$72,500
4% lower than US avg
Home Value
$133,600
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.5%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,057
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
49% lower than US avg
How Mansfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population890
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density1,745/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$38,961
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$719M
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,600
Rent$1,057
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$218,814
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity33.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation727 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+93.2%
School Score5.34
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.3%
Libraries7
Is Mansfield a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mansfield receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Mansfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Mansfield is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mansfield is $133,600, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,057 per month. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Climate & Weather
Mansfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Mansfield has a population of 890 with a density of 1,745 people per square mile. The median age is 46.9 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).
Population
46.9yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Mansfield vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Mansfield vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Mansfield is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income: Mansfield vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $72,500 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $38,961 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $903 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,631 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 382 |
| County GDP | $719M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 23 |
| Retail | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,384 |
| 111% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.53% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.9% |
| Public Transit | 2.2% |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
The median home value in Mansfield is $133,600, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,057 (9% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $218,814.
Home Values
| Census Median | $133,600 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $218,814 |
| Median List Price | $122,400 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $122,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $122 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,057 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,384 |
| 111% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 5.53% |
In Mansfield, 33.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.2% report depression. 18.0% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Mansfield vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| 5% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,493/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
Crime Rates: Mansfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Mansfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 727 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,745/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2120°N, 88.5087°W |
| County FIPS | 17147 |