At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$26,353 per capita
Home Value
$110,700
Zillow: $257,737
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
15.3% 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
3.3 / 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 $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,353. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 578 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mason is $110,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,737. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
15.0% of adults in Mason hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mason has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population89
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$26,353
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$587M
Avg Weekly Wage$810
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,700
Rent
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$257,737
Housing Units35
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,971/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation952 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Mason was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.