Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Masontown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,238. Residents earn $49,536 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Masontown receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Masontown has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Masontown is $49,536, 34% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Masontown is $116,700, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $463 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Masontown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 146 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,875 per 100,000, near the national average.
13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Masontown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 18.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,536 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,283 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,868 |
| Unemployment | 8.5% |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.5% |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,734 |
| County GDP | $5,442M |
| Restaurants | 253 |
| Healthcare | 418 |
| Retail | 419 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,255 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.65% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |
| Census Median | $116,700 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $108,904 |
| Census Median Rent | $463 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,255 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.65% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Premature Death | 12,648/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 418 |
| Total Violent | 146.5/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 87.9/100K |
| Assault | 58.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,874.6/100K |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 292.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,523.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 58.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 957 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8487°N, 79.9087°W |
| County FIPS | 42051 |
Winner: Republican by 37.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.2% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,159/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 418 |
| Restaurants | 253 |
| Retail Stores | 419 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |