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…
Mason County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1992: $44,590 → 2026: $100,275 (2.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
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 →
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?
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How fast do homes sell in Mason County?
| Year | Median 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 |