Housing in Mason City, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$107,532
Mason City vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Mason City is highlighted.
Median Home Value
17th%ilemost expensive$92,200show rank
Median Rent
28th%ilemost expensive rent$785show rank
Rent Burden
22nd%ilehighest rent burden14.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$92,200
Median Rent
$785
Total Housing Units
1,124
Vacancy Rate
10.2%
Owner Occupied
77.4%
Renter Occupied
22.6%
Median Property Tax
$2,107
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$722
Housing Types
Single Family92.3%
Multi-Family4.5%
Mobile Home3.3%
The median home value in Mason City, IL is $92,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Mason City is $107,532. The median rent is $785 per month (Census ACS). About 77.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1952. There are 1,124 total housing units.