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Mason, WV

Mason, WV.

Population: 1,298 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mason, WV is $118,785 — up 10.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $88,500 after a median 96 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 icestorm, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$118,785

Median home value

+10.8%

1-year change

96

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$118,785
1-year appreciation
+10.8%
3-year appreciation
+27.5%
5-year appreciation
+43.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$118,785
House Price Index (state)
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$88,500
1-year sale-price change
+227.8%
Median days on market
96 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
1-year forecast
+3.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$667/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$834/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,057/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,374/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
WAHAMA JUNIOR/SENIOR 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, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
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)
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
46.1 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 nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
HOLZER MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERS HEALTH, JACKSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
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
4,150
Average weekly wage
$1,096
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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

How it compares

MasonState medianUS median
Median home value$118,785$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$88,500$186,000$325,000
Median days on market96 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 median home value in Mason, WV?
$118,785.
What is the median sale price in Mason, WV?
$88,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Mason, WV?
Median days on market: 96 days.
What is typical rent in Mason, WV?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,057/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: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Mason, WV in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
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, 2022-23).
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: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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