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Queen City Guide

Mason

Neighborhoods / Northern Suburbs
Northern Suburbs

Mason

Growing • Family-oriented • Amenity-rich

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

Neighborhood History

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.

Source: Wikipedia — Mason, Ohio · CC BY-SA
Queen City Snapshot5-point scale
Family Friendly4.9
Safety4.7
Affordability2.8
Restaurants4.2
Things To Do4.9
Commute3.5

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The places we would personally point you toward first in Mason.

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Local Favorites: Restaurants

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Local Favorites: Things To Do

What to do around town.

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Neighborhood History

A short history of 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.

Source: Wikipedia — Mason, Ohio · CC BY-SA
The Queen City Take

What it actually feels like.

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.

Fit Check

Who this neighborhood makes sense for.

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.
  • Households wanting a full-service suburbParks, recreation, shopping and residential neighborhoods make it easy to handle most daily needs close to home.

Probably Not For

  • 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.
Housing

What the housing market looks like.

Typical Home PriceRedfin median: $459,527 · Jul 2026

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.

Property tax note: Property taxes vary by parcel and taxing district. Check the appropriate county auditor record for a specific property.

1980s–2000s Subdivisions

Later suburban neighborhoods make up a large share of Mason's housing stock.

Newer & Luxury Single-Family Homes

Continued growth has added larger modern homes and premium subdivisions.

Townhomes & Condos

Attached housing provides lower-maintenance options in selected developments.

Community Institutions

The institutions that hold a community together.

Churches lead this section, followed by libraries, charities, and other community-serving institutions in this neighborhood.

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