Mason, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Mason County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,993
Population
546/sq mi density
$54,226
Median Income
$27,284 per capita
$154,900
Home Value
$345,238 Zillow
$751
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,226 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,900 home value, $751/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$154,900
45% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$751/mo
35% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.8%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
994
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$154,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$345,238
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.8%
Owner-Occupied
32.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$796/mo
1 Bedroom
$819/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,024/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,333/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,507/mo
Census median rent:
$751/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
67.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $154,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,238 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $751 |
| FMR Studio | $796 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $819 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,024 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,333 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,507 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 994 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 29.5% |