Living in Mason, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mason · Census data 2020–2024
Mason has 467 residents with a median age of 29.8. The median household income is $65,455 (22% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $82,900, the median rent is $911/month.
Mason is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mason at a glance
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 29.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,455State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $82,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $911/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Mason a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 35.5%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Mason
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mason the median home value is $82,900, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $911 per month, which is 43.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,000 a month in housing costs.
Mason median household income
The median household income in Mason is $65,455 and the income per person is $23,001. 35.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Mason: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 178
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
- Renter-occupied
- 22%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.85
Mason demographics
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 29.8
- Under 18
- 32.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.7%
- Households
- 164
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mason ›
Education in Mason
5% of adults 25 and older in Mason have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mason
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Mason vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | 467 | $65,455 | $82,900 | $911 |
| Edgewood | 351 | $47,604 | $85,500 | $591 |
| Watson | 620 | $74,167 | $100,000 | $742 |
| La Clede | 135 | $43,641 | $63,000 | — |
| Altamont | 2,282 | $75,510 | $129,800 | $791 |
| Farina | 570 | $46,146 | $83,800 | $777 |
| Effingham | 12,342 | $72,377 | $177,500 | $725 |
| St. Elmo | 1,257 | $45,294 | $82,600 | $762 |
| St. Peter | 338 | $63,500 | $99,600 | $650 |
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What is the median household income in Mason, IL?
The median household income in Mason is $65,455, 22% 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?
The median home value in Mason is $82,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Mason?
The median gross rent in Mason is $911 per month, about 43.3% of household income.
Is Mason, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 35.5%.
What is the median age in Mason?
The median age in Mason is 29.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Mason?
The average commute to work in Mason is 23 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mason?
The unemployment rate in Mason is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mason?
5% of adults in Mason 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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