Standing at over 300 feet—one-third the size of the original in Paris, France—is Mason, Ohio’s very own Eiffel Tower. It’s surrounded by fountains and rollercoasters in Kings Island Amusement Park, which opened in 1972 and now attracts close to 3.5 million visitors annually. Along with rollercoasters and waterslides, Mason is also home to quiet residential pockets, shopping plazas and the Linden Family Tennis Center, known for hosting the annual Cincinnati Open. Over 30,000 people call Mason home, making it the largest–and the fastest-growing—city in Warren County. The population has climbed 133% since 1995 thanks to large-scale businesses like Procter & Gamble, Luxottica Retail, and Atrium Medical Center; it’s certainly a departure from Mason’s early days as a farming community on the outskirts of Cincinnati. “This community has a lot to offer,” says 10-year Realtor Jackie Quigley with Quigley Team. “We have great schools and a balance between business and residential.” What’s more, “There are constantly new restaurants and shops in Mason because it’s a go-to destination.”
There's plenty to explore in Mason from a record stores to local eateries.
Proctor and Gamble is a large Fortune 500 employer for many residents of Mason.
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Public parks and The Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center
Found along Mason Montgomery Road, the Mason Community Center has indoor leisure and competition pools, gymnasiums and even a climbing wall. Its facilities are used for summer camps and fitness classes. Nearby, Pine Hill Lakes Park features 82 acres of green space, two fishing lakes, and picnicking pavilions. Mason’s seven other parks have playgrounds, bike paths and reservable sports fields, and the city acquired Elenor Gould Park—once a 50-acre farm—in 2023. The Mason Challenger League supports Little Leaguers with disabilities, and the Makino Park baseball diamond was built with accessibility in mind.
In 2023, after threats that it would move to Charlotte, the future of the Cincinnati Open was secured in Mason, Ohio. Taxpayer investments will help to expand tournament facilities and generate an estimated $200 million in annual revenue for the city. With roots dating back to 1899, the tournament is the country’s oldest. Over the years, it has attracted the likes of Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, and A-list Hollywood spectators. When the Lindner Family Tennis Center isn’t crowded with fans in August, it’s used for adult leagues and children’s camps and some families invest in memberships.
Pine Hill Lakes Park in Mason features a playground by two small lakes.
Mason host the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
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The growth of business, infrastructure improvements and crime
Recent years have seen the expansion of new businesses within the city. Dorothy Lane Market broke ground on it's Mason location in November 2023 and a 30,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack opened in Deerfield Towne Center in the fall of 2024. As the economy continues to grow, the city has committed to ongoing improvements to Interstate 71 to support traffic, including a $9 million investment in Exit 24. In 2023, almost 20 roads were resurfaced and a roundabout was created on U.S. Route 42.
Reported crime incidents totaled 241 in 2022, according to FBI data. This rate per 100,000 people is 67% below the state average and 71% below the national average. There were five incidents of violent crime and 236 incidents of property crime, the most common being theft at 221 occurences. Mason’s 46 police officers have an average of 14 years of experience, and their community-oriented programs include Camps Safety, D.A.R.E., Neighborhood Watch and Citizens Police Academy.
Warren County’s No. 1 School District
Ranked as the no. 1 best district in Warren County and awarded an overall A-plus grade from Niche, the Mason City School District is one of the community’s primary draws. Mason Elementary, Middle and High all receive an A or higher from Niche, and are clustered together on Mason Montgomery Road. Each school also has its own therapy dog, and high school students can study in award-winning STEAM labs, enroll in one of the 27 AP courses, or study languages like Mandarin or American Sign Language.
Students of Mason can attend William Mason High School, known for its stellar band program.
Mason Middle School in Mason educates grades 6-8.
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Kings Island Amusement Park and annual festivals
The towering coasters at Kings Island have been symbols of Mason since the 1970s. Orion is one of the world's only giga coasters, meaning it has a drop of over 300 feet; while the Diamondback’s 230-foot incline and 70-plus degree drop, has earned it a recurrent spot as one of the top steel coasters in the country since 2009. On especially hot days, visitors can also walk next door to Soak City’s wave pool and explore the park's 36 waterslides.
“There always seems to be something happening Downtown—Heritage Festival, Music in Mason—or at the community center,” says Rebecca Kolker, a current resident. Red, Rhythm & Boom is a free music festival at the community center and September means the Mason Heritage Festival Parade. There’s also a tree lighting ceremony at the Mason Downtown Plaza during the holiday season.
Kings Island Amusement Park is a popular destination for everyone that lives in Mason.
Mason residents love the amenities of the Mason Community Center.
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Deerfield Towne Center and revitalization along the “Mason Mile”
At Mason’s southernmost border, Deerfield Towne Center houses over 50 nationally branded stores like J. Crew, Dick’s and Ulta. Nearby grocery options include Whole Foods, and there are also national restaurant chains like Bravo! and Panera. Moving towards its western neighbors in Wetherington, West Chester Plaza offers more big-box shopping, while nearby Liberty Center mixes department stores with local restaurants and live music venues. Since 2023, consultants have been working with the City of Mason to revitalize the “Mason Mile” historic district, home to small businesses like Hey Suburbia Records, Wildflower Cafe and Dupriest Antiques along Route 42. Thai Terrace is housed in what’s said to be, according to Kolker, the “most haunted building in Mason.” More shopping and dining can be found along Tylersville Road.
The Mason Mile features coffee shops such as Adesso Coffee in Mason.
Deerfield Towne Center is a great place to shop all your retail needs in Mason.
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Climbing prices for mid-century and New Traditionals
There’s a variety of housing styles within Mason’s neighborhoods, everything from modest mid-century split-levels and ranch-style houses. which will sell for between $200,000 and $350,000 to sprawling New Traditionals, which can start in the mid-$500,000s and, on rare occasions, reach upwards of $1 million. The average sales price in Mason is close to $515,000; and rates have climbed more than 7% over the last year. It’s common to find spacious front yards, and—in the city’s mid-century neighborhoods—driveways are shaded by decades-old trees.
Homes in Mason can reach close to a million dollars such as this Colonial New Traditional.
New Traditional homes are scattered throughout Mason.
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A view of I-71 that runs through the Mason area providing easy access.
Interstate access and medical care
Due to the lack of public transportation in Mason, car travel is the most common. Interstate 71 carries commuters 25 miles south to Downtown Cincinnati, and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is another 13 miles west. From Kings Island, Interstate 75 leads to Dayton, just over 30 miles away. The city’s main thoroughfare is U.S. Route 42; Downtown Mason connects to neighboring communities like Sharonville and Lebanon. Shoppers will use Tylersville Road to access Liberty Center and surrounding stores, and a biker-only path along the route connects to the 78-mile Little Miami Scenic Trail. For medical needs, residents are within a few miles of Mercy Health, TriHealth Mason, UC Health or Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. In general, “Mason has seen significant growth over the past few decades,” says Kolker. “I lived there when I was little and moved back about 10 years ago, and it is almost an entirely different town.”
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