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 $175,015 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,938 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,200 home value, $806/mo rent
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: $175,015
Median Rent
$806/mo
31% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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
281%
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 10.1% (181% 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 $175,015. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population490
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,750/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,938
Per Capita$29,642
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,200
Rent$806
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$175,015
Housing Units244
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
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.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.