Total Population
519
Population
Growth Rate
-0.23%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
12.000
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Masontown
History of Masontown
Masontown was incorporated in 1905 as a significant stop along the M&K Railroad for the transportation of people and goods into Preston County. Soon after, Masontown had a major attraction in the Oak Park amusement park. Opened in 1909, thousands of visitors would arrive via train on peak weekends to enjoy nearly 100 wooded acres, a 65-foot wooden slide, carousel, roller coaster, swimming and more. The automobile industry found a home in Masontown, with car frames delivered via rail to the town to be assembled at the old Street Motor Ford.
Masontown Today: What Makes Us Unique
Today, Masontown is a fantastic place to call home, with friendly, honest citizens who bond together to help out their community. Masontown’s volunteer fire department houses Preston County’s only state-certified swift water rescue team, which serves the area’s water resources such as the Cheat River. Other notable features of this up-and-coming community include:
Masontown Park
The city park includes a pavilion, basketball courts and play equipment for family gatherings.
Deckers Creek Rail-Trail
Masontown has a trailhead for Deckers Creek Rail-Trail, which runs 19 miles from Morgantown to Reedsville. Hikers, runners and bikers enjoy the gentle sloping trail, while experienced kayakers enjoy Deckers Creek and rock climbing is popular as well. Architecture enthusiasts will appreciate the old railroad shop that has been converted into restrooms at the trailhead. Trail personnel conduct fitness and yoga classes along the trail during warm weather.
Street’s Store
Masontown’s authentic general store is the longest family-owned business in Preston County, getting its start at the turn of the nineteenth century. It was a feed store, lumber shop and Ford dealership in the early 1900’s. It has been an Ace Hardware for years and continues the tradition of being the place in town to find what you need!
Christmas at the Barn
Each year, shoppers can embrace the beauty of a working farm whose outbuildings have been transformed into a Christmas shopping village. This is a unique holiday event featuring vintage Christmas, artisan paintings, stained glass, crocheted items, linens, folk art, barn finds, antiques, handcrafted furniture, flea market treasures, rescued furniture, primitives, white shabby, handmade jewelry, soap and candles, sweets, jams, handcrafted ink pens, tee shirts and a man cave.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
231
Total Housing Units
285
Owner Occupied
168
Renter Occupied
63
Vacant
54
Median Home Value
$176,316
Average Home Value
$213,839
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.29%
Income Projection
Median Household
$50,244 $57,551
Average Household
$64,361 $71,547
Per Capita
$28,646 $32,078
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Workforce
Total Businesses
22
Total Employed
90
Workers 16+
167
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
38
2024 Building Matl / Garden Equip
Businesses
2
Employed
33
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
3
Employed
18
2024 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
9
2024 Central Bank / Crdt Intrmdtn
Businesses
1
Employed
5
2024 Finance / Insurance Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
5
Some
High School
32
Graduated
High School
137
Associates
Degree
19
Bachelor's
Degree
65
Graduate
Degree
31
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
38
Non-Resident Commuters
115
Drive Alone
131
Carpooled
21
Public
0
Work At Home
8
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26