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Mason, MI

Mason, MI.

Population: 19,529 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mason, MI is $282,890 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $147,000 after a median 43.5 days on market. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$282,890

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

43.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$282,890
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+23.5%
10-year appreciation
+76.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$282,890
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$147,000
Median list price
$160,000
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
-8.8%
Median days on market
43.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
52
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
15 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Mason Public Schools (Ingham), Ingham ISD
Schools include
Alaiedon Elementary School, Mason High School, North Aurelius Elementary School, Steele Street Elementary School, Mason Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Adam's Plating (12.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
229
Days with Moderate air quality
123
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
194

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
0
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
42,709
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,967

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Sawyer Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,044 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
36.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,842
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
72.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
109,258
Average weekly wage
$1,192
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
165

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MasonState medianUS median
Median home value$282,890$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$147,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,842$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Mason, MI?
$282,890.
What is the median sale price in Mason, MI?
$147,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mason, MI?
Median days on market: 43.5 days.
What is typical rent in Mason, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,261/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mason, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, tornado, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Mason, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mason, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mason, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mason, MI?
10 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mason, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 16.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mason, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mason, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Mason

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