At a Glance
Median Income
$79,521
$38,946 per capita
Home Value
$194,600
Zillow: $279,183
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
173/100K
863/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
12.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mason a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mason residents earn a median household income of $79,521 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,946. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,868 business establishments, including 619 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mason is $194,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,183. Median rent is $1,103/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Mason reports 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 863/100K.
Education
35.0% of adults in Mason hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mason has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population8,239
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,612/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,521
Per Capita$38,946
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$23,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,600
Rent$1,103
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$279,183
Housing Units3,742
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent173/100K
Property863/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation906 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Mason was founded in 1836.
The median home in Mason was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 619 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.