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Mason, TX


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Mason, Texas

Mason, Texas, in Mason county, is 86 miles SE of San Angelo, Texas (center to center) and 94 miles W of Austin, Texas. The city has a population of 2,134.

The People and Families of Mason

In Mason, about 57% of adults are married. Lots of people in Mason live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Mason.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mason had a median family income of $39,310.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Mason residents, with $4,320. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mason Housing

In Mason, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. And yes, you can rent a place in Mason without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Mason, 91% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Mason is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mason Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Mason Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Mason Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Mason Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mason, TX

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity72
Well-Paid Single Women56
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built41
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