Mason County

TX · Pop. 43,186 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Mason County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 43,186.

$/Acre: $802

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 279 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 27.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.08%

Combined Sales Tax6.33%

Cost of Living Index102.1

Median Household Income$79,168

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$802

Median Home Price$121K

Acres for Sale2103

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season279 days

Annual Rainfall33.7 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,512 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)202 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K371

Property Crime /100K419

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate