At a Glance
Median Income
$53,663
$27,989 per capita
Home Value
$172,700
Zillow: $284,704
Median Rent
$688/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
22.8% smoking rate
How Mascot Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mascot's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mascot a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mascot residents earn a median household income of $53,663 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,989. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mascot is $172,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,704. Median rent is $688/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
15.4% of adults in Mascot hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mascot has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,904
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density417/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,663
Per Capita$27,989
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$472M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,700
Rent$688
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$284,704
Housing Units1,342
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death16,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain52.7 in/yr
Elevation1,041 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Mascot was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.