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Mason neck, VA

Mason neck, VA.

Population: 35,284 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mason neck, VA is $681,574 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $942,500 after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,635/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$681,574

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$681,574
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
+16.6%
10-year appreciation
+51.3%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$682,704
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$942,500
Median list price
$945,000
Median price per sqft
$268
1-year sale-price change
+2.8%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
74
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
17 days
New listings (monthly)
34

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,635/mo
1-year rent change
-1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,380/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,460/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,740/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,460/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,060/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Gunston Elementary, Lorton Station Elementary, SOUTH COUNTY HIGH, Laurel Hill Elementary, SOUTH COUNTY MIDDLE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center (6.1 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)

Annual precipitation
48.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
138
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
222

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
414
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
120,539
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
103,895

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
56
Nearest national park
Piscataway Park (8 mi)
National parks include
Piscataway Park, Fort Washington Park, Prince William Forest Park
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Davison Army Air Field (DAA) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Davison Army Air Field (DAA) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
21
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-270 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
7.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
43.1%
Median annual property tax
$6,424
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
89.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,990
Average weekly wage
$1,303
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,032

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

How it compares

Mason neckState medianUS median
Median home value$681,574$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$942,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,635/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,424$1,619$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 Mason neck, VA?
$681,574.
What is the median sale price in Mason neck, VA?
$942,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Mason neck, VA?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Mason neck, VA?
Typical rent: $2,635/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mason neck, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Mason neck, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Mason neck, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mason neck, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mason neck, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mason neck, VA?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mason neck, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mason neck, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mason neck, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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