Living in Mason, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mason · Census data 2020–2024
Mason has 35,509 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $125,401 (76% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $426,200, the median rent is $1,760/month.
Mason at a glance
- Population
- 35,509
- Median age
- 42.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $125,401State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $426,200State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,760/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Mason a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 76% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 98% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mason
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mason the median home value is $426,200, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,760 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,353 a month in housing costs.
Mason median household income
The median household income in Mason is $125,401 and the income per person is $64,784. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Mason: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,866
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.9%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.60
Mason demographics
- Population
- 35,509
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 13,502
- Foreign-born
- 17.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mason ›
Education in Mason
60.4% of adults 25 and older in Mason have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 25.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mason
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Mason vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | 35,509 | $125,401 | $426,200 | $1,760 |
| Kings Mills | 1,175 | $139,643 | $331,900 | — |
| Landen | 7,499 | $109,434 | $311,000 | $1,569 |
| Four Bridges | 3,417 | $121,764 | $589,500 | $1,896 |
| South Lebanon | 6,712 | $104,511 | $319,200 | $1,334 |
| Wetherington | 1,138 | $167,625 | $611,200 | $1,473 |
| Loveland Park | 1,700 | $118,636 | $255,700 | $2,337 |
| Highpoint | 1,132 | $47,283 | $195,200 | $1,363 |
| Sixteen Mile Stand | 3,666 | $126,118 | $622,500 | $1,790 |
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What is the median household income in Mason, OH?
The median household income in Mason is $125,401, 76% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $426,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Mason?
The median gross rent in Mason is $1,760 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Mason, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 76% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 98% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Mason?
The median age in Mason is 42.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Mason?
The average commute to work in Mason is 25 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mason?
The unemployment rate in Mason is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mason?
60.4% 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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