Mason County, Illinois Housing Market
In Mason County, Illinois, the median home value is $103,400, with a median monthly rent of $802. This places Mason County at #2878 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #87 within Illinois.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $862
- Establishments: 246
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 6
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,360 (avg $65,163)
- Outflow: 5,176 (avg $65,836)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Mason County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61546 | 186.2 | +31.65% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Mason County | Illinois Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $103,400 | $153,019 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $802 | $867 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.8% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 10.7 | 14.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Mason County is 32.4% below the Illinois state average and 54.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $802/month is 7.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 10.7, buying a home in Mason County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Mason County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.8%, compared to 75.8% in Illinois and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County | Texas | $103,400 | $777 |
| Logan County | West Virginia | $103,400 | $710 |
| Union County | South Carolina | $103,600 | $804 |
| Baylor County | Texas | $103,100 | $581 |
| Newton County | Texas | $103,100 | $1,001 |
Other Counties in Illinois
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | $103,000 | $794 | 74.7% |
| Hardin County | $103,800 | $379 | 79.5% |
| Henderson County | $104,400 | $764 | 81.1% |
| Stark County | $104,500 | $735 | 80.1% |
| Wabash County | $104,900 | $794 | 76.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).