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Mason, WV

Mason, WV.

Population: 1,298 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mason, WV is $123,054 — up 13.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $150,000 after a median 21 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$123,054

Typical home value

+13.2%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$123,054
1-year appreciation
+13.2%
3-year appreciation
+28.7%
5-year appreciation
+47.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$123,054
House Price Index (state)
348.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$150,000
Median list price
$209,000
Median price per sqft
$118
1-year sale-price change
-18.3%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
93.8%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+6.9%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$837/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,196/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,278/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
Schools include
Wahama Junior/Senior High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
West Virginia Ordnance (USARMY) (5.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,760
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,655

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Mason County Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) (40 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER, OHIOHEALTH O'BLENESS HOSPITAL, APPALACHIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
49.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.2%
Median annual property tax
$535
Households with broadband internet
79.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,514
Average weekly wage
$1,387
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MasonState medianUS median
Typical home value$123,054$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$150,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$535$633$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Mason, WV?
$123,054.
What is the median sale price in Mason, WV?
$150,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mason, WV?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Mason, WV?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $944/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mason, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, inland flooding, landslide.
Is Mason, WV in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mason, WV. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Mason, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mason, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mason, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mason, WV?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mason, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mason, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Mason

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