At a Glance
Median Income
$42,605
$25,292 per capita
Home Value
$110,600
Zillow: $156,540
Median Rent
$768/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
243/100K
2,615/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
24.8% smoking rate
How Mansfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mansfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mansfield a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mansfield residents earn a median household income of $42,605 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,292. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,896 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mansfield is $110,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,540. Median rent is $768/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Mansfield reports 243 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,615/100K. The murder rate is 8.4/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Mansfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mansfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population47,686
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,544/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,605
Per Capita$25,292
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$6,005M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,600
Rent$768
Ownership50.6%
Zillow$156,540
Housing Units21,399
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent243/100K
Property2,615/100K
Murder8.4/100K
Assault96/100K
Burglary456/100K
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death11,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation1,188 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Mansfield was founded in 1808.
The median home in Mansfield was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.