Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Mason
Mason, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,122
Population
7,840
Renter Mix
34% Rent
A delightful blend of rural and suburban living
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Suburban
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Historic
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Charming
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Convenient
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Family-Friendly
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Quiet
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Scenic
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Located about ten miles southeast of Lansing, Mason is the county seat of Ingham County. Mason blends suburban and rural lifestyles, boasting close proximity to Michigan’s capital city as well as a wide variety of farms. Home to several scenic city parks, Mason contains amenities such as a walking trail, skate park, and roller hockey rink. Burchfield Park and Valhalla Park are just minutes from Mason too.
The Ingham County Courthouse is the centerpiece of Mason’s historic downtown area, which blends into the cobblestoned paths of the antiques district. Downtown Mason’s colorful, historic buildings contain a bevy of restaurants, boutiques, and specialty shops along tree-lined Jefferson Street. Mason has been a Tree City USA every year since 1990. Mason’s proud, close-knit community gathers at the annual Ingham County Fair every July. Access to U.S. 127, I-96, and I-496 makes getting around from Mason easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,801
Average: $92,051
Education
2,335
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,929
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mason has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mason, MI is $816 for a studio, $1,122 for one bedroom, $1,576 for two bedrooms, and $1,059 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mason has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,122/month
671 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mason, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
390 Students
Steele Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
458 Students
North Aurelius Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
401 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
81 Students
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
776 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
81 Students
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
954 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
81 Students
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Michigan State Univ. Observatory
- MSU Horticulture Gardens
- Harris Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Capital Region International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.