Living in Mason, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mason · Census data 2020–2024
Mason has 1,451 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $111,090 (12% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $384,000, the median rent is $2,530/month.
Mason is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mason at a glance
- Population
- 1,451
- Median age
- 43.7State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $111,090State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $384,000State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $2,530/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.5%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Mason a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mason
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mason the median home value is $384,000, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,530 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,258 a month in housing costs.
Mason median household income
The median household income in Mason is $111,090 and the income per person is $52,144. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Mason: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 605
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.75
Mason demographics
- Population
- 1,451
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 528
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mason ›
Education in Mason
39.5% of adults 25 and older in Mason have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 16.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mason
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Mason vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | 1,451 | $111,090 | $384,000 | $2,530 |
| Greenville | 2,084 | $71,875 | $106,000 | $1,110 |
| Brookline | 5,736 | $171,046 | $544,400 | $2,500 |
| Townsend | 9,100 | $121,528 | $433,200 | $1,469 |
| Ashby | 3,211 | $115,598 | $390,500 | $1,200 |
| New Ipswich | 5,310 | $110,507 | $392,400 | $882 |
| Wilton | 3,960 | $114,349 | $381,500 | $1,382 |
| Milford | 16,337 | $97,768 | $398,800 | $1,661 |
| Hollis | 8,603 | $168,883 | $675,900 | $1,598 |
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What is the median household income in Mason, NH?
The median household income in Mason is $111,090, 12% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mason?
The median home value in Mason is $384,000, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Mason?
The median gross rent in Mason is $2,530 per month, about 37.1% of household income.
Is Mason, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Mason?
The median age in Mason is 43.7 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Mason?
The average commute to work in Mason is 41 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mason?
The unemployment rate in Mason is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mason?
39.5% of adults in Mason have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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