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Mason, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Clay County County
Mason, IL
At a Glance
How Mason Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mason's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mason a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mason residents earn a median household income of $63,472 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,737. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 314 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mason is $89,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,775. Median rent is $588/month, with 41.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Mason reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,521/100K.
Education
5.8% of adults in Mason hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mason has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.