The Town FilesMason, Michigan
Township in Cass County · population 2,841 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,300
- Household income
- $59,922
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 32.6
Mason is a township of 2,841 people in Cass County, Michigan. The median home is worth $205,300, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better transit than 90% of Michigan towns.
How Mason ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mason is worth $205,300, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $59,922, which is more affordable than 22% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $953 a month. 74.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mason | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $953 | $955 |
| Median household income | $59,922 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mason
| People | Mason | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.6 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 32.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.0% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 88.8% |
Weather in Mason
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 17.8°F. About 39.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mason since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 8.5 miles from the town center and killed 31. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 32 deaths and 305 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 16, 2026.
Severe weather in Cass County since 1996
Cass County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Cass County
Cass County had 9,373 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,894 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Mason itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Towns near Mason
- Simonton Lake, IN2.9 mi · 4,710 people · home $266,800
- Porter, MI5.9 mi · 3,750 people · home $300,800
- Ontwa, MI6.3 mi · 6,904 people · home $249,800
- Elkhart, IN6.6 mi · 53,923 people · home $139,500
- Jefferson, MI7.6 mi · 2,590 people · home $268,900
- Dunlap, IN10.4 mi · 6,442 people · home $222,200
- Granger, IN11.0 mi · 30,337 people · home $331,100
- Osceola, IN11.2 mi · 2,590 people · home $196,900
Mason questions
Is Mason, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mason scores better for retirees than 19% of Michigan towns and quieter than 24%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.6).
How much does a house cost in Mason?
The median owner-occupied home in Mason is valued at $205,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,922, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $953 a month.
What is the weather like in Mason?
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.9 inches of precipitation a year and 36.9 inches of snow.
Does Mason get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mason since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)