West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Masontown is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 490. Residents earn $50,938 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Masontown receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Masontown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Masontown is $50,938, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Masontown is $128,200, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $806 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Masontown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,938 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,642 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,346 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 884 |
| County GDP | $1,012M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,185 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.70% |
| Commute Time | 40.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
| Census Median | $128,200 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $164,149 |
| Census Median Rent | $806 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,185 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.70% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% |
| Depression | 32.8% |
| Mental Distress | 23.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,315/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.2 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,822 ft (555 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5512°N, 79.8003°W |
| County FIPS | 54077 |
Winner: Republican by 57 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.1% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,750/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.5% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 40.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |