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Mason, OH — ZIP 45040

Population: 59,518 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 45040 (Mason, OH) is $506,928 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $522,500 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,119/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$506,928

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$506,928
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+31.1%
10-year appreciation
+76.2%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$507,132
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$522,500
Median list price
$510,000
Median price per sqft
$207
1-year sale-price change
+0.5%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
200
For-sale inventory
152
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
180
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
82

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,119/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,030/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,680/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,960/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School, Mason Intermediate Elementary School, Mason Middle School, William Mason High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Peters Cartridge Factory (3.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.2 in
Annual snowfall
8.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
230
Days with Moderate air quality
127
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
183

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,050
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
68,974
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
50,998

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site (19 mi)
National parks include
William Howard Taft National Historic Site, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
49
Nearest airport
Collins-Flege Airpark (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MERCY HEALTH KINGS MILLS HOSPITAL LLC, LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+575 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
9.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,494
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
88.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
91,040
Average weekly wage
$1,259
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Management
Annual residential building permits (county)
693

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

How it compares

ZIP 45040State medianUS median
Median home value$506,928$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$522,500$242,250$325,000
Median days on market47 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$2,119/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,494$1,962$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 median home value in ZIP 45040?
$506,928.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 45040?
$522,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 45040?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 45040?
Typical rent: $2,119/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 45040?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 45040 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 45040?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 45040?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 45040?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Peters Cartridge Factory, 3.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 45040?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 45040 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 45040?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 45040?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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