salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (80.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 60.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $88,000 a year. That is $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 274 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mason?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mason
| Size | Mason | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,562 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,357 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,943 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,108 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,016 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mason overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Mason, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mason
Life in Mason
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mason?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $757 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $426,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mason, OH?
Renting in Mason costs a median of about $2,200 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Mason?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,000 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mason cheap or expensive?
Mason is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $135,245. It ranks 274th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mason?
The median homeowner in Mason pays $5,017 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.
Is Mason more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Mason?
The median home value in Mason is $426,200, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
35,509 people live in Mason. Numbers are typical (middle) values.