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