Queen City Guide
Neighborhoods

Mason

Growing • Family-oriented • Amenity-rich

Mason is a major northern suburb with extensive residential development, employers, recreation, shopping, and regional attractions.

At a Glance

Queen City Rating

8.3

Safety

9.4

Family Fit

9.8

Average Home Price

$459,527 Redfin median: $459,527 · Jul 2026
How This Rating Was Built

Scores, weights, and sources

Provisional Data reviewed September 2026 research pass

Each component is scored from 0–5. The weighted result is doubled for the 0–10 Queen City Rating shown above. A score remains provisional until every component has a documented, reviewable source record.

Safety

4.7/5
30% of overall rating

Editorial assessment; direct source record pending verification

Direct source pending verification

Family Fit

4.9/5
25% of overall rating

Editorial assessment; direct source record pending verification

Direct source pending verification

Affordability

2.8/5
25% of overall rating

Editorial assessment; direct source record pending verification

Direct source pending verification

Commute & Access

3.5/5
10% of overall rating

Editorial assessment; direct source record pending verification

Direct source pending verification

Amenities & Daily Life

4.6/5
10% of overall rating

Editorial assessment; direct source record pending verification

Direct source pending verification

Geography note: Neighborhood, police, school, census, and housing-market boundaries may differ. Read each source note before comparing communities.

Formula: Safety 30% + Family Fit 25% + Affordability 25% + Commute & Access 10% + Amenities & Daily Life 10%.

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About Mason

A Closer Look at Mason

Mason is a city in southwestern Warren County, Ohio, United States. The population was 34,792 at the 2020 census. Located approximately 22 miles (35 km) north of downtown Cincinnati, it is home to Fortune 500 corporation Cintas, the Kings Island amusement park, and the Lindner Family Tennis Center, home of the Cincinnati Open.

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The Fit Check

Best For

  • Northern-suburb convenienceEmployment, shopping, recreation and highway access are all major strengths.
  • People who prefer newer housingMason has a larger share of later suburban development than Cincinnati's inner-ring neighborhoods.
  • Access to regional attractionsKings Island and other northern amenities are close by.

The Feel

  • Growing
  • Family-oriented
  • Amenity-rich

Know Before You Go

  • Budget-focused buyersMason's median sale price is substantially above many Cincinnati-area communities.
  • People prioritizing urban walkabilityMost errands and destinations require a car.
  • People who need a short downtown commuteMason's northern location adds time for frequent trips into Cincinnati's urban core.

Our Take

Mason is one of Greater Cincinnati's most complete northern suburbs, with major employers, recreation, retail and Kings Island all nearby. It offers newer housing and a broad range of suburban amenities, but the tradeoff is a higher price point and a built environment designed primarily around driving rather than walking.

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Living in Mason

Homes & Neighborhoods

Redfin's latest three-month measure through July 2026 shows a median sale price of $459,527 in Mason, down 8.1% year over year. Homes sold in a median 48 days, with 170 sales in the period. Mason's housing is dominated by later suburban subdivisions, larger single-family homes, townhomes and newer construction, with price differences driven heavily by age, lot size and updates.

$459,527Typical Home Price
5.6Affordability
7.0Commute
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