Mason City, IA
1 neighborhoods · 28,909 residents · Iowa
B+
73/100
72
Safety Score
71
Affordability
$62K
Median Income
$130K
Median Home Value
Is Mason City, IA a Good Place to Live?
Mason City receives an overall livability grade of B+ (73/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of Iowa. Safety scores B+ (72/100). Affordability scores B+ (71/100) with a median household income of $61,703 and median home values around $129,600.
About 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.2%. 69% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 42.
$838
Median Rent/mo
21.1%
College Educated
3.2%
Unemployment
69%
Owner-Occupied
42
Median Age
28,909
Population
1
Zip Codes
Cerro Gordo
County
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Neighborhoods in Mason City
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50401Cerro Gordo Co. | 73 B+ | 72 | 71 | $62K | $130K | 28,909 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.