Living in Mason Neck, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mason Neck · Census data 2020–2024
Mason Neck has 2,039 residents with a median age of 48.4. The median household income is $167,857 (80% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $818,300, the median rent is $2,486/month.
Mason Neck at a glance
- Population
- 2,039
- Median age
- 48.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $167,857State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $818,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,486/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 92.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Mason Neck a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 80% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Home values 113% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Mason Neck
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mason Neck the median home value is $818,300, 146% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,486 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,518 a month in housing costs.
Mason Neck median household income
The median household income in Mason Neck is $167,857 and the income per person is $81,850. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Mason Neck: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 737
- Owner-occupied
- 92.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.2%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.89
Mason Neck demographics
- Population
- 2,039
- Median age
- 48.4
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 706
- Foreign-born
- 13.3%
- Veterans
- 15.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mason Neck ›
Education in Mason Neck
51.8% of adults 25 and older in Mason Neck have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 28.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mason Neck
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 26.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Mason Neck vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Neck | 2,039 | $167,857 | $818,300 | $2,486 |
| Indian Head | 4,055 | $89,063 | $303,700 | $1,067 |
| Lorton | 20,991 | $138,685 | $626,500 | $2,548 |
| Potomac Heights | 1,351 | $71,786 | $115,800 | — |
| Fort Belvoir | 8,449 | $104,205 | — | $3,236 |
| Woodbridge | 43,945 | $104,741 | $422,400 | $2,101 |
| Bryans Road | 9,371 | $118,361 | $377,300 | $2,169 |
| Occoquan | 910 | $134,323 | $496,500 | $1,880 |
| Laurel Hill | 7,450 | $155,667 | $696,000 | $2,413 |
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What is the median household income in Mason Neck, VA?
The median household income in Mason Neck is $167,857, 80% 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 Mason Neck?
The median home value in Mason Neck is $818,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Mason Neck?
The median gross rent in Mason Neck is $2,486 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Mason Neck, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 80% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 113% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Mason Neck?
The median age in Mason Neck is 48.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Mason Neck?
The average commute to work in Mason Neck is 29 minutes; 26.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mason Neck?
The unemployment rate in Mason Neck is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mason Neck?
51.8% of adults in Mason Neck 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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