Mason, OH

Mason, Ohio

Introduction to Mason, Ohio

Mason, Ohio, in Warren county, is 11 miles SE of Middletown, Ohio (center to center) and 15 miles NE of Cincinnati, Ohio. The people of the city are in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Mason has a population of 22,016.

Mason History

William Mason, the Revolutionary War veteran, purchased 640 acres of land that is now downtown Mason. This purchase took place on June 1, 1803. He named the area as the Village of Palmira in 1815. Later on, the name was changed to Palmyra. The area was renamed as Mason in 1835 as there was another place by the name of Palmyra in Ohio. Mason was incorporated as a city in 1970. In its early days, Mason was a small farming community but in recent years it has earned the status of an attractive industrial base. Some of the premier companies that are located at Mason are Procter & Gamble's Health Care Research Center, Cintas Corporation, Luxottica Retail, and Mitsubishi.

Mason and nearby Attractions

• Fort Ancient
• Stonelick Lake State Park
• The Beach Waterpark
• Cincinnati Art Museum
• Caesar Creek State Park
• Americana Amusement Park

Things To Do In Mason

Popular spots to visit in and around Mason include the Kings Island Amusement Park and the Beach Waterpark. A popular spot for golf is the Golf Center at Kings Island. You can also visit the Alverta Green Museum to explore the historical roots of the city. The City of Mason organizes a number of events throughout the year including the Mason Heritage Festival and the famous Tennis Masters Series - Cincinnati.

Mason Transportation

Air transportation is available from Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.

Mason Higher Education

University of Cincinnati - Raymond Walters College, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus, Wright State University - Main Campus, and Xavier University are all located near the city of Mason.

High Points

Mason strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Mason, OH

Comparing Mason to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Mason Almanac

Mason Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mason Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mason Public Libraries

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Mason High Schools (2004)

WILLIAM MASON HIGH SCHOOL
6100 S MASON MONTGOMERY RD
513-398-5025
Serves 2,133 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Mason Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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