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Mason City, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Mason City, IA (Cerro Gordo County) — Census median home value $130,000, county listing prices up about 9.8% over the past year. Market data for Mason City houses and the broader area.
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Mason City, IA is in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Mason City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 27,135, with a median household income of $62,369. Census data puts Mason City houses at a median value of $130,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Cerro Gordo County's current median listing price runs $350,693, up about 9.8% over the past year.
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Market overview
Mason City housing market
Mason City is in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Mason City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$130,000
Population (Census ACS)
27,135
Median household income
$62,369
County price trend (2025)
1.49% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Mason City market snapshot
Population
27,135
County
Cerro Gordo County
Median Household Income
$62,369
Median Home Value (city)
$130,000
Median Listing Price (Cerro Gordo County)
$350,693
Median Gross Rent
$874/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+9.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mason City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $130,000. Separately, Cerro Gordo County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $350,693. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Cerro Gordo County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.49% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Mason City has an estimated population of 27,135 and a median household income of $62,369, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Mason City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Cerro Gordo County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Mason City.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Cerro Gordo County and other Iowa communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include Portland, Burchinal, Rock Falls, Plymouth, Clear Lake, Nora Springs, Rockwell, Swaledale, Ventura, Thornton, Dougherty, Meservey.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Manly (~9.7 mi), Hanlontown (~12.9 mi), Fertile (~13.7 mi), Kensett (~14.2 mi), Grafton (~14.3 mi), Rockford (~14.4 mi), Rudd (~15.0 mi), Bolan (~16.0 mi), Sheffield (~17.9 mi), Joice (~19.8 mi), Northwood (~20.5 mi), Garner (~20.6 mi), Miller (~20.7 mi), Marble Rock (~21.0 mi), Roseville (~21.5 mi), Chapin (~21.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Mason City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
27,135
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$130,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$62,369
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$874
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.49%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$350,693
Census place type
city
County
Cerro Gordo County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
28.22 sq mi
Census GEOID
1950160
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Mason City
Schools
Mason City Comm School District — 9 schools, 3,598 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cerro Gordo addresses may be served by Mason City Comm School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Mason City FAQ
What are houses worth in Mason City, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Mason City at $130,000. Cerro Gordo County's current median listing price runs $350,693, up about 9.8% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Mason City, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Mason City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $130,000. Active listing prices in Cerro Gordo County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Mason City, IA?
Mason City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cerro Gordo County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Mason City, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mason City's population at approximately 27,135.
What's the median rent in Mason City, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Mason City at approximately $874 per month.
What is the median household income in Mason City, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Mason City at approximately $62,369.
Is the Mason City housing market growing?
Cerro Gordo County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.49% annual change in 2025.
Is Mason City, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Mason City's median home value at about 2.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Mason City, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Mason City Comm School District for many Mason City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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