At a Glance
Median Income
$124,407
$61,336 per capita
Home Value
$397,900
Zillow: $509,626
Median Rent
$1,670/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
39/100K
585/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.6%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
9.9% 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+
3.9 / 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 $124,407 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,336. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,527 business establishments, including 439 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mason is $397,900 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $509,626. Median rent is $1,670/month, with 23.0% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Mason reports 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 585/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
61.6% of adults in Mason hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mason has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population35,148
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,804/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born16.8%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,407
Per Capita$61,336
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$18,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,338
Housing
A+
Home Value$397,900
Rent$1,670
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$509,626
Housing Units13,024
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent39/100K
Property585/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary17/100K
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation837 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.6%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+25.9%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Mason was founded in 1815.
The median home in Mason was built in 1996.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
16.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 439 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.