The Town FilesMason, Ohio
City in Warren County · population 34,792 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $426,200
- Household income
- $125,401
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 42.4
Mason is a city of 34,792 people in Warren County, Ohio. The median home is worth $426,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 82% of Ohio towns.
How Mason ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mason is worth $426,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $125,401, which is more affordable than 15% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,760 a month. 80.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mason | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $426,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,760 | $914 |
| Median household income | $125,401 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 80.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mason
| People | Mason | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.1% | — |
| Work from home | 23.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Mason
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 41.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mason since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 9, 1999 about 4.3 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 132 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 79 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 3, 1974.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 100,746 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,570 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Mason itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Mason
4 public schools with 10,289 students, about 22.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Mason High School | 9-12 | 3,488 | 24.7 |
| Mason Intermediate Elementary School | 3-6 | 3,034 | 20.2 |
| Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School | PK-2 | 2,102 | 22.4 |
| Mason Middle School | 7-8 | 1,665 | 20.3 |
Towns near Mason
- Landen, OH3.2 mi · 6,995 people · home $311,000
- Four Bridges, OH3.7 mi · 3,401 people · home $589,500
- South Lebanon, OH4.1 mi · 6,384 people · home $319,200
- Sixteen Mile Stand, OH6.1 mi · 3,091 people · home $622,500
- Lebanon, OH6.3 mi · 20,841 people · home $290,200
- Loveland, OH6.6 mi · 13,307 people · home $321,300
- Monroe, OH7.0 mi · 15,412 people · home $282,400
- Beckett Ridge, OH7.7 mi · 9,192 people · home $327,400
Mason questions
Is Mason, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mason scores better for retirees than 47% of Ohio towns and quieter than 11%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Mason?
The median owner-occupied home in Mason is valued at $426,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $125,401, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,760 a month.
What is the weather like in Mason?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.4 inches of precipitation a year and 14.4 inches of snow.
Does Mason get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mason since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 9, 1999. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)