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Living in
Mason.
About
Life in Mason
Mason works well if you want solid suburban stability with easy access to Cincinnati but don't need to live in the city itself. The job market is genuinely strong—unemployment sits at 3.9%, well below the national average, and the concentration of corporate headquarters means decent career prospects across industries. Median household income around $124,000 reflects a fairly affluent demographic, though that also means housing costs aren't bargain-basement: median home values hover near $426,000 and rent runs around $1,760 monthly.
Mason at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Foreign-Born
17.1%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Population Growth
+3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Mason: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mason, the largest foreign-born group is from India (33.9%), and 5.3% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
15.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.5%
of households
Married Couples
63.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.60
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 70% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Mason
In Mason, rent runs 70% above the OH average, and home values are 98% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
27.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,017
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $504,484 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Mason and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Mason is 0.8 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Mason Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area
Commute25.1 min avg
How Mason residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mason, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mason runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
68.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
775.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mason Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Warren County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Warren County, which includes Mason, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $739,750 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $852,100 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $58,300 |
| 2022 | 18 | Flood | $181,100 |
| 2021 | 14 | Winter Weather | $84,000 |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,100 |
| 2019 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $373,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $51,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Warren County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Warren County, which includes Mason, is typically good — 247 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
247
per year
Moderate Days
110
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Warren County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mason has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.6"
Annual Snowfall
14.4"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 44°F | 23°F | 2.41" |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 3.49" |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 4.63" |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.59" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.06" |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 3.67" |
| Aug | 86°F | 62°F | 2.95" |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.04" |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 3.17" |
| Nov | 55°F | 32°F | 3.16" |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 3.34" |
Healthcare2 hospitals
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mason
Mason has 2 hospitals.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
3.1%
of residents
Mercy Health Kings Mills Hospital Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Lindner Center of Hope
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
West Chester Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · West Chester
Assurance Health Cincinnati Llc
Psychiatric · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Cincinnati
Bethesda North
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Cincinnati
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mason
Mason's student/teacher ratio is 22.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 60.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
60.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mason (within 15 miles)
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
10 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,354 students · in-state tuition $7,416 · 29% graduate · median earnings $60,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 2,043 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 26% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 837 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 28% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
6.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 645 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · 46% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mason
Mason has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
32 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
33 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
65 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mason
Mason Public Library
200 Reading Rd., Mason
Cities Near Mason
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mason FAQ
Is Mason, Ohio affordable?⌄
Mason's median rent is $1,760/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $125,401/year. Median home value is $426,200.
Is Mason, Ohio safe?⌄
Mason's violent crime rate was 69 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 776 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mason, Ohio?⌄
Mason has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mason, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Mason is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,760/month and median household income is $125,401/year. The median home value is $426,200. About 27% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mason, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Mason is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from