Mason City, IA

Metro area in Iowa · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.3%

Median Home Value

$188,649

↑ +4.0%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$931/mo

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

5.9%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+34.8%

Active Listings

252

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

16.9

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.3%

3 Months

↑ +0.8%

12 Months

↑ +1.3%

5-Year Price Trend

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