Housing in Mason City, NE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$183,951
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
49th%ilemost expensive$175,700show rank
Median Rent
27th%ilemost expensive rent$778show rank
Rent Burden
51st%ilehighest rent burden18.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$175,700
Median Rent
$778
Total Housing Units
110
Vacancy Rate
30.0%
Owner Occupied
79.2%
Renter Occupied
20.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,155
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$635
Housing Types
Single Family99.1%
Multi-Family0.0%
Mobile Home0.9%
The median home value in Mason City, NE is $175,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Mason City is $183,951. The median rent is $778 per month (Census ACS). About 79.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 110 total housing units.