Housing & Real Estate — Mason City, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 14,117 |
|---|
| Occupied | 12,678 |
|---|
| Vacant | 1,439 |
|---|
| Owner-Occupied | 8,574 |
|---|
| Renter-Occupied | 4,104 |
|---|
| Median Home Value (Census) | $142,000 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~$174,000 |
|---|
| Median Rent | $874/mo |
|---|
| Median Property Tax | $2,199/yr |
|---|
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
|---|
| Home Affordability | affordable |
|---|
| Rent as % of Income | 16.2% |
|---|
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 31.3% |
|---|
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 599 |
|---|
| Built 2000-2009 | 726 |
|---|
| Built 1990-1999 | 923 |
|---|
| Built before 1960 | 8,325 |
|---|
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
