At a Glance
Median Income
$49,536
$24,283 per capita
Home Value
$116,700
Zillow: $108,904
Median Rent
$463/mo
44.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
30/100K
548/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Masontown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Masontown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Masontown a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Masontown residents earn a median household income of $49,536 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,283. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Masontown is $116,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,904. Median rent is $463/month, with 44.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Masontown reports 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 548/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.2% of adults in Masontown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Masontown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,238
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density2,159/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,536
Per Capita$24,283
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,700
Rent$463
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$108,904
Housing Units1,465
Rent Burden44.1%
Crime
F
Violent30/100K
Property548/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary183/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation957 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Masontown was founded in 1798.
The median home in Masontown was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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