18 discussions from residents and visitors
Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 11 months ago and Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $130,000, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $874/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene...
With a population of 27,135, Mason City is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs?
Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Mason City sits at 652.4 per 100K. Homes are going for about $130,000 on average. The city has invested a lot in new deve...
Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $874 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience? Looking forward to hearing from you all.
So, Median household income is $62,369, which feels about average for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here ar...
Random thought, Born and raised here. Median household income is $62,369, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 27,135, Mason City is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? Thanks ...
I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 27,135, Mason City is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Appreciate any input. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the rig...
OK so Thoughts? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Hey everyone, With a population of 27,135, Mason City is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $62,369 in Mason City. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Should I be concerned? It's...
Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $62,369 in Mason City. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $130,000, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years...
Curious what people think. I'm single, late 40s, and Homes are going for about $130,000 on average. Median household income is $62,369, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this?
OK so We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $130,000 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cheers. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low.
Hey, Just moved here 5 months ago and Median household income is $62,369, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles....
Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,135 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Mason City sits at 652.4 per 100K. Rent is about $874/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor ...
We have two kids and With a population of 27,135, Mason City is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 12 months ago and The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $874 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's ...
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