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Mason, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Meigs County County
Mason, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Mason a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mason residents earn a median household income of $47,112 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,546. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 360 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mason is $91,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,183. Median rent is $870/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Mason reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,789/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Mason hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mason has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.