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Masontown, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
490 Population 1,750/sq mi density
$50,938 Median Income $29,642 per capita
$128,200 Home Value $164,149 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,938 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,200 home value, $806/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Masontown, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,938
32% below
$29,642 per capita
Home Value
$128,200
55% below
Zillow: $164,149
Median Rent
$806/mo
31% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
496/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°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)

Income
68%
Home Value
45%
Rent
69%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Masontown 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

Masontown residents earn a median household income of $50,938 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,642. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 884 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Masontown is $128,200 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,149. Median rent is $806/month, with 24.2% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Masontown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 496/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Masontown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Masontown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population490
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,750/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,938
Per Capita$29,642
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,200
Rent$806
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$164,149
Housing Units244
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property496/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,822 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute41 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Masontown was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.