Mason County, Washington
Among the top 4% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
- top 6% for park & nature access
- top 7% for air quality
- bottom 4% for commute time
Mason County is a county in Washington with about 66,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, air quality, and comfortable days. It rates lower on sales tax and commute time.
Official websitemasoncountywa.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 9.4 in1.2 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$74k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 33% of US counties
Home Value$340k91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 15% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 11% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.78%better than 56% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax9.38%better than 8% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.68%better than 83% of US counties
Unemployment6.2%better than 24% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)65°F3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation67.2 in99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.2 inbetter than 68% of US counties
Sunny Days190 daysbetter than 10% of US counties
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 89% of US counties
Comfortable Days100 daysbetter than 92% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk85.3better than 14% of US counties
Air Quality24 AQIbetter than 93% of US counties
School Quality69.2better than 73% of US counties
Violent Crime714/100kbetter than 54% of US counties
Property Crime1798/100kbetter than 18% of US counties
Community
Population66,05374th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age45.178th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3560th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0987th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.4%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.0%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.1%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)9.5%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time35 minbetter than 4% of US counties
Walkability6.3/20better than 57% of US counties
Airport Distance40 mibetter than 86% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.2%better than 89% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.18better than 56% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 94% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mason County an affordable place to live?
- Mason County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 33% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Mason County?
- The median home value in Mason County is $340k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Mason County?
- Median household income in Mason County is $74k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Mason County?
- Median gross rent in Mason County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Mason County safe?
- Mason County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 714/100k (better than 54%). Property crime is 1798/100k.
- What is the weather like in Mason County?
- Mason County averages 65°F in July and 41°F in January, with 67.2 in of annual precipitation and about 190 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Mason County?
- Public-school quality in Mason County is above average, scoring better than 73% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Mason County?
- The average one-way commute in Mason County is 35 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)