Mason, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Mason County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,993 Population 546/sq mi density
$54,226 Median Income $27,284 per capita
$154,900 Home Value $345,238 Zillow
$751 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,226 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,900 home value, $751/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Mason, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,226
28% below
$27,284 per capita
Home Value
$154,900
45% below
Zillow: $345,238
Median Rent
$751/mo
35% below
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
3% above
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
55%
Rent
65%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
103%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mason a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mason residents earn a median household income of $54,226 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,284. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 184 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mason is $154,900 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,238. Median rent is $751/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

34.6% of adults in Mason hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mason has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,993
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density546/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,226
Per Capita$27,284
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$156M
Avg Weekly Wage$884

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,900
Rent$751
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$345,238
Housing Units994
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain28.9 in/yr
Elevation1,528 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mason was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Brownwood Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.