Living in Mason, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mason · Census data 2020–2024
Mason has 8,249 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $79,117 (9% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $198,000, the median rent is $1,164/month.
Mason at a glance
- Population
- 8,249
- Median age
- 40.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $79,117State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $198,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,164/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Mason a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Michigan median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mason
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mason the median home value is $198,000, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,164 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,627 a month in housing costs.
Mason median household income
The median household income in Mason is $79,117 and the income per person is $39,154. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Mason: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,562
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.28
Mason demographics
- Population
- 8,249
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 3,407
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mason ›
Education in Mason
36.6% of adults 25 and older in Mason have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mason
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Mason vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | 8,249 | $79,117 | $198,000 | $1,164 |
| Holt | 25,316 | $86,472 | $226,400 | $1,317 |
| Dansville | 599 | $119,107 | $206,000 | $1,042 |
| Okemos | 26,396 | $102,612 | $359,200 | $1,298 |
| Leslie | 2,129 | $73,654 | $149,700 | $1,057 |
| Williamston | 3,807 | $71,379 | $226,800 | $900 |
| Lansing | 113,023 | $54,382 | $128,700 | $993 |
| Dimondale | 1,521 | $111,042 | $216,400 | $864 |
| Eaton Rapids | 5,183 | $63,875 | $155,800 | $972 |
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What is the median household income in Mason, MI?
The median household income in Mason is $79,117, 9% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $198,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Mason?
The median gross rent in Mason is $1,164 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is Mason, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Michigan median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Mason?
The median age in Mason is 40.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Mason?
The average commute to work in Mason is 23 minutes; 16.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mason?
The unemployment rate in Mason is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mason?
36.6% 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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