What are the schools like in Mason, WI?

School district data for Mason is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Mason?

The median household income in Mason, WI is $53,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in Mason, WI?

Mason has an average high temperature of 22.3°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.2 inches.

Mason, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Mason, WI?

Mason has a violent crime rate of 113.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 877.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mason, WI a Good Place to Live?

Mason is a small town of 78 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $53,750 and a 8.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Mason stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mason is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mason city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Mason metro area.

Metric	Mason, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$110,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mason's violent crime rate is 113.1 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

113.1 /100k

Property Crime

877.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Mason, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mason sees average highs of 22.3°F in January and 78.9°F in July, with 27.9 inches of annual precipitation and 74.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mason, WI
Average High — January	22.3°F
Average High — July	78.9°F
Annual Precipitation	27.9"
Annual Snowfall	74.2"

Demographics

Metric	Mason, WI	National Avg
Population	78	—
Median Age	47.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grand View, WI 5 mi Drummond, WI 11 mi Marengo, WI 12 mi Ashland, WI 13 mi Jolmaville, WI 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Mason

Mason, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54856

Mason vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mason, WI affordable or expensive?

Mason has a median home value of $110,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $53,750.

What is the crime rate in Mason, WI?

Mason's violent crime rate is 113.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 877.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mason?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Mason, WI a good place to live?

Mason, WI has a population of 78, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mason?

Mason averages 22.3°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.9 inches with about 74.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mason?

Mason, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54856.

What is the population of Mason?

The population of Mason, Wisconsin is 78 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mason?

Key numbers for living in Mason: median home $110,000, median household income $53,750, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mason side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.