Mason County

MI · Pop. 159,755 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Mason County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 159,755.

$/Acre: $13,442

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 137 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 392.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.27%

Combined Sales Tax7.27%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$81,772

Poverty Rate14.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,442

Median Home Price$749K

Acres for Sale1152

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season137 days

Annual Rainfall30.6 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,821 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)107 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K440

Property Crime /100K430

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak