The Town FilesMasontown, Pennsylvania
Borough in Fayette County · population 3,276 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $126,300
- Household income
- $53,676
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 37.7
Masontown is a borough of 3,276 people in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $126,300, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks hipper than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 86% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 81% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Masontown ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Masontown is worth $126,300, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $53,676, which is more affordable than 75% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $451 a month. 76.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Masontown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,300 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $451 | $996 |
| Median household income | $53,676 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Masontown
| People | Masontown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 89.0% |
Weather in Masontown
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 20.6°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.4 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Masontown since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 1, 1986 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 8, 2022.
Severe weather in Fayette County since 1996
Fayette County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4149: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Fayette County
Fayette County had 37,892 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,069 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Masontown itself the ACS puts it at 12.6%.
Public schools in Masontown
1 public school with 263 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masontown El Sch | K-5 | 263 | 13.8 |
Towns near Masontown
- German, PA3.1 mi · 4,669 people · home $123,200
- Cumberland, PA5.3 mi · 6,383 people · home $132,700
- Georges, PA6.2 mi · 6,346 people · home $148,500
- Springhill, PA7.4 mi · 2,722 people · home $115,700
- Luzerne, PA8.7 mi · 5,586 people · home $128,500
- Redstone, PA9.4 mi · 5,079 people · home $90,800
- Menallen, PA9.4 mi · 4,098 people · home $161,200
- Leith-Hatfield, PA9.6 mi · 2,672 people · home $296,700
Masontown questions
Is Masontown, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Masontown scores better for retirees than 16% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 22%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in Masontown?
The median owner-occupied home in Masontown is valued at $126,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,676, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $451 a month.
What is the weather like in Masontown?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 18.4 inches of snow.
Does Masontown get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Masontown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 1, 1986. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)