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Mason County, IL home prices

Mason County, IL: the typical home is worth $100,275 as of 2026-05, up +13.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $71/sq ft. Rent…

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Mason County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+13.9%Heating up
Valuation-57%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market59 daysBalanced

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1992: $44,590 → 2026: $100,275 (2.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$100,2752026-05
1-year+13.9%
5-year+10.3%
10-year+10.0%
Since 2000n/a
Population12k2024
Median income$62,1462023 · 1.6× income
New homes/yr62024
Price / sq ft$71listings
Days on market592026-06
Active listings252026-06
Price cuts20%of listings

Market read

At $100,275, homes in Mason County sit 37% below the Illinois median ($158,388) and 57% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #93 of 102 Illinois counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+13.9% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 59 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 1.6× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~57% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Menard County, IL ($210,211) · Fulton County, IL ($103,599) · Cass County, IL ($99,234) · Tazewell County, IL ($190,037) · Logan County, IL ($142,644) · Sangamon County, IL ($199,486)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Mason County, IL?
The typical home in Mason County is worth $100,275 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Mason County rising or falling?
Prices are up +13.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Mason County affordable?
At 1.6× the local median income of $62,146, Mason County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Mason County?
Homes here take a median of 59 days to sell, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2012$70,086
2013$80,587
2014$86,532
2015$91,294
2016$92,779
2017$90,144
2018$79,941
2019$79,996
2020$84,085
2021$91,164
2022$95,296
2023$89,630
2024$85,236
2025$87,449
2026$97,950