Living in Mason, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mason · Census data 2020–2024
Mason has 787 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $45,893 (23% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $110,400, the median rent is $983/month.
Mason is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mason at a glance
- Population
- 787
- Median age
- 54.2State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $45,893State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $110,400State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $983/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Mason a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 21.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Mason
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mason the median home value is $110,400, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $983 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $788 a month in housing costs.
Mason median household income
The median household income in Mason is $45,893 and the income per person is $28,512. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Mason: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 455
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.05
Mason demographics
- Population
- 787
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 31.9%
- Households
- 383
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mason ›
Education in Mason
12.2% of adults 25 and older in Mason have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mason
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 91.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Mason vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | 787 | $45,893 | $110,400 | $983 |
| Pomeroy | 1,565 | $33,333 | $64,900 | $491 |
| Middleport | 2,167 | $42,118 | $87,700 | $728 |
| Hartford City | 557 | $51,635 | $82,000 | — |
| Syracuse | 593 | $46,250 | $121,200 | $846 |
| New Haven | 1,493 | $55,938 | $106,500 | $575 |
| Rutland | 956 | $53,603 | $83,800 | — |
| Cheshire | 109 | $55,625 | $97,500 | $781 |
| Racine | 1,098 | $42,500 | $135,000 | $714 |
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What is the median household income in Mason, WV?
The median household income in Mason is $45,893, 23% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (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 $110,400, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Mason?
The median gross rent in Mason is $983 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Mason, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 21.9%.
What is the median age in Mason?
The median age in Mason is 54.2 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Mason?
The average commute to work in Mason is 21 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mason?
The unemployment rate in Mason is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mason?
12.2% 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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