Living in Mason City, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mason City · Census data 2020–2024
Mason City has 189 residents with a median age of 27.9. The median household income is $64,375 (16% lower than the Nebraska median), the median rent is $838/month.
Mason City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mason City at a glance
- Population
- 189
- Median age
- 27.9State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $64,375State: $76,475
- Median rent
- $838/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 75.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Mason City a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
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 —. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,150 a month in housing costs.
Mason City median household income
The median household income in Mason City is $64,375 and the income per person is $31,255. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Mason City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 96
- Owner-occupied
- 75.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.7%
- Vacant
- 24%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.59
Mason City demographics
- Population
- 189
- Median age
- 27.9
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 73
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mason City ›
Education in Mason City
35.9% of adults 25 and older in Mason City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mason City
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 88.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.7%
Mason City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City | 189 | $64,375 | — | $838 |
| Ansley | 563 | $64,688 | $89,800 | $1,034 |
| Litchfield | 233 | $67,083 | $90,000 | $655 |
| Hazard | 150 | $81,250 | — | — |
| Arcadia | 308 | $81,250 | $115,400 | $525 |
| Loup City | 973 | $52,500 | $96,300 | $744 |
| Pleasanton | 556 | $73,750 | $227,500 | $888 |
| Miller | 128 | $90,500 | — | $763 |
| Broken Bow | 3,502 | $60,129 | $133,200 | $876 |
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What is the median household income in Mason City, NE?
The median household income in Mason City is $64,375, 16% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Mason City?
The median gross rent in Mason City is $838 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is Mason City, NE a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Mason City?
The median age in Mason City is 27.9 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Mason City?
The average commute to work in Mason City is 25 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mason City?
The unemployment rate in Mason City is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mason City?
35.9% 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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