At a Glance
Median Income
$47,143
$21,156 per capita
Home Value
$129,900
Zillow: $191,737
Median Rent
$1,202/mo
44.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
643/100K
482/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.7%
21.6% 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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mason residents earn a median household income of $47,143 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,156. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 962 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mason is $129,900 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,737. Median rent is $1,202/month, with 44.6% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Mason reports 643 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 482/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Mason hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mason has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,126
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density569/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,143
Per Capita$21,156
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$1,763M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,900
Rent$1,202
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$191,737
Housing Units394
Rent Burden44.6%
Crime
F
Violent643/100K
Property482/100K
Health
Obesity50.7%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,118/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation308 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Mason was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.