Living in Mason City, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mason City · Census data 2020–2024
Mason City has 2,159 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $66,524 (20% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $91,100, the median rent is $767/month.
Mason City at a glance
- Population
- 2,159
- Median age
- 49.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,524State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $91,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $767/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Mason City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mason City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mason City the median home value is $91,100, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, which is 44.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $990 a month in housing costs.
Mason City median household income
The median household income in Mason City is $66,524 and the income per person is $34,074. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Mason City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,155
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 1.99
Mason City demographics
- Population
- 2,159
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 15.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 1,054
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mason City ›
Education in Mason City
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Mason City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mason City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
Mason City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City | 2,159 | $66,524 | $91,100 | $767 |
| New Holland | 216 | $77,500 | $87,900 | $858 |
| Easton | 285 | $61,250 | $81,700 | $759 |
| Greenview | 912 | $63,594 | $93,700 | $717 |
| San Jose | 557 | $55,809 | $76,800 | — |
| Middletown | 249 | $52,188 | $60,000 | $721 |
| Emden | 387 | $69,167 | $113,400 | $889 |
| Forest City | 223 | $87,813 | $86,300 | $937 |
| Hartsburg | 415 | $73,529 | $84,300 | $1,065 |
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What is the median household income in Mason City, IL?
The median household income in Mason City is $66,524, 20% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mason City?
The median home value in Mason City is $91,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Mason City?
The median gross rent in Mason City is $767 per month, about 44.4% of household income.
Is Mason City, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Mason City?
The median age in Mason City is 49.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Mason City?
The average commute to work in Mason City is 32 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mason City?
The unemployment rate in Mason City is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mason City?
21.1% of adults in Mason City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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