Mason County

WA · Pop. 34,019 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Mason County is a suburban county in WA with a population of approximately 34,019.

$/Acre: $3,484
Property Tax: 0.98%
Growing Season: 163 days
Broadband: 79%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 79.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%
Local Sales Tax0.01%
Combined Sales Tax6.51%
Cost of Living Index110
Median Household Income$65,113
Poverty Rate13.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,484
Median Home Price$308K
Acres for Sale2781
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season163 days
Annual Rainfall44.6 inches
Avg Summer High79°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,792 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado1/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)271 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K266
Property Crime /100K355
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City21 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%
Ag EconomyModerate