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Housing Affordability in Mason County, IL
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 23.2%
- Illinois 30.4%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 56.6%
- Illinois 47.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 17.2%
- Illinois 22.4%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,140/mo
- Illinois $1,987/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more48256.6%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more80517.2%
- Renters paying 50% or more37343.8%
- Median rent as a share of income: 43.5%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 17.4%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $553/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 1.6
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County, IL | 23.2% | 56.6% | 17.2% | 43.5% |
| Illinois | 30.4% | 47.9% | 22.4% | 29.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Mason County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana | 32.6% | 74.0% | 20.3% | 50.0% or more |
| Mason City | 22.2% | 67.5% | 13.1% | 44.4% |
| Manito | 14.9% | 41.1% | 9.5% | 24.8% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Mason County, IL?
- In Mason County, IL, 23.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Mason County compare with Illinois?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Mason County is 23.2%, compared with 30.4% for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates