Masontown, WV is a small town of about 1,500 people located in Preston County. Despite its small size, it has a lot to offer and has excellent rankings across several categories. According to the BestPlaces Ranking Index, Masontown, WV ranks highly in cost of living (12 out of 100), housing (9 out of 100), crime (3 out of 100), education (24 out of 100) and employment (28 out of 100). These figures show that Masontown has relatively affordable housing costs and low crime rates. It also scores well on education levels and employment opportunities. The overall ranking for the town is quite strong at 87 out of 100. All these factors make Masontown an attractive place to live for those looking for a peaceful and safe community with plenty of amenities within reach.
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