Mason City, IA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 13,051 housing units in Mason City.
This represents a 3% growth from 12,669 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 12,569 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 482 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Mason City is about 67.4%.
Mason City's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.2%.
Average household size is 2.27 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Mason City were built after 1952.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.90% |
| One Bedroom | 15.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 32.80% |
| Three Bedrooms | 34.50% |
| Four Bedrooms | 13.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Median year structure was built | 1952 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $72,700 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $43,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.77 |
| Median year structure was built | 1954 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $318 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 9.40% |
| Simple Mortgage | 45.60% |
| Debt Free | 39.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.2% |
