Life in Mason research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Mason over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mason:
The population in Mason is 8,239.
The median home value in Mason is $271,550.
The median income in Mason is $79,521.
The cost of living in Mason is 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Mason is $1,103.
The unemployment rate in Mason is 3.9%.
The poverty rate in Mason is 6.5%.
The average high in Mason is 57.0° and the average low is 38.0°.
Crime in Mason summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mason. Key points include:
There were 76 total crimes in Mason in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mason is 936.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mason is 160.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mason is 776.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mason is -55.80% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mason / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 76 | 936.7 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 160.2 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 110.9 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 63 | 776.4 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 73.9 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 49 | 603.9 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 98.6 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Mason summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mason. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mason is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mason is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Mason is $271,550.
The median income in Mason is $79,521.
| Living Expense | Mason | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 72 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
The average high in Mason is 57.0° and the average low is 38.0°.
There are 68.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.4 inches of precipitation each year with 43.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mason |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 43.5 |
The current population in Mason is 8,239. The population has increased 2.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,239 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 8,284 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 8,307 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 8,441 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 8,487 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 8,447 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 8,387 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 8,334 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 8,317 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 8,266 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 8,233 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 8,203 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 8,152 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 8,074 | - |
88.0% White with 7,251 White residents.
3.3% African American with 276 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 14 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 67 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 9 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 211 Two Or More residents.
5.0% Hispanic with 411 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mason | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.0% | 73.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.3% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 5.7% | 19.0% |
Mason is 47.3% female with 3,894 female residents.
Mason is 52.7% male with 4,345 male residents.
| Gender | Mason | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
0.0% of adults in Mason completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Mason completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Mason completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Mason completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Mason completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Mason completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Mason completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Mason completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Mason completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mason | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
1.9% of households in Mason earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Mason earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.6% of households in Mason earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.3% of households in Mason earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in Mason earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.2% of households in Mason earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.8% of households in Mason earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.3% of households in Mason earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.8% of households in Mason earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.6% of households in Mason earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mason | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.3% | 7.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 11.8% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 16.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.8% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.3% | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.8% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 9.0% | 12.6% |