Living in George Mason, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of George Mason · Census data 2020–2024
George Mason has 9,937 residents with a median age of 20.8. The median household income is $150,341 (61% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $728,000, the median rent is $2,426/month.
George Mason at a glance
- Population
- 9,937
- Median age
- 20.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $150,341State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $728,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,426/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is George Mason a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 90% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in George Mason
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In George Mason the median home value is $728,000, 119% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,426 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,317 a month in housing costs.
George Mason median household income
The median household income in George Mason is $150,341 and the income per person is $32,686. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in George Mason: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,689
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Renter-occupied
- 19%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.94
George Mason demographics
- Population
- 9,937
- Median age
- 20.8
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 6.3%
- Households
- 1,689
- Foreign-born
- 20.6%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of George Mason ›
Education in George Mason
69.6% of adults 25 and older in George Mason have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 38.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in George Mason
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 30%
- Drive alone
- 41%
- Public transit
- 5.6%
- Walk to work
- 17.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.8%
George Mason vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 9,937 | $150,341 | $728,000 | $2,426 |
| Kings Park West | 13,442 | $170,039 | $742,800 | $2,560 |
| Fairfax | 25,026 | $132,348 | $722,600 | $2,245 |
| Long Branch | 7,034 | $185,208 | $842,400 | $1,229 |
| Burke Centre | 17,037 | $164,123 | $641,700 | $2,515 |
| Mantua | 8,298 | $213,047 | $1,001,200 | $2,064 |
| Braddock | 6,536 | $211,689 | $941,600 | $2,419 |
| Fairfax Station | 12,566 | $212,224 | $897,000 | $2,794 |
| Wakefield | 11,930 | $237,975 | $861,600 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in George Mason, VA?
The median household income in George Mason is $150,341, 61% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in George Mason?
The median home value in George Mason is $728,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in George Mason?
The median gross rent in George Mason is $2,426 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is George Mason, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 90% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.5%.
What is the median age in George Mason?
The median age in George Mason is 20.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in George Mason?
The average commute to work in George Mason is 24 minutes; 30% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in George Mason?
The unemployment rate in George Mason is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is George Mason?
69.6% of adults in George 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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