Housing by town in Mason County, Michigan
Mason County, Michigan has 20 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $896 (±$62) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $698 in 2015–2019 (+28.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Summit Township (Mason County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,333) and Hamlin Township (Mason County) the lowest ($715).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $896 (±$62)
- Households that rent
- 21.7%
- Median household income
- $64,748
- Places
- 20
Cities, towns and townships in Mason County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Township | $1,203 | 29.9% | $70,515 | $228,700 | $2,298 |
| Branch Township | $963 | 9.5% | $61,886 | $159,500 | $1,504 |
| Custer Township (Mason County) | $788 | 9.7% | $56,172 | $184,000 | $1,747 |
| Eden Township (Mason County) | — | 4.1% | $58,750 | $184,600 | $1,848 |
| Free Soil Township | $842 | 7.0% | $62,344 | $220,900 | $1,529 |
| Grant Township (Mason County) | — | 1.2% | $74,063 | $252,100 | $2,221 |
| Hamlin Township (Mason County) | $715 | 7.4% | $80,919 | $281,400 | $3,008 |
| Logan Township (Mason County) | $1,075 | 3.9% | $58,125 | $150,000 | $1,682 |
| Ludington | $902 | 40.4% | $46,411 | $201,100 | $2,565 |
| Meade Township (Mason County) | — | 0.0% | $61,333 | $241,200 | $1,464 |
| Pere Marquette Charter Township | $870 | 12.0% | $84,531 | $297,400 | $2,762 |
| Riverton Township | $794 | 21.9% | $63,250 | $186,200 | $1,447 |
| Scottville | $769 | 40.3% | $51,953 | $134,300 | $2,295 |
| Sheridan Township (Mason County) | $879 | 14.1% | $61,563 | $172,600 | $1,449 |
| Sherman Township (Mason County) | $1,133 | 12.7% | $75,500 | $177,100 | $1,649 |
| Summit Township (Mason County) | $1,333 | 3.8% | $94,141 | $275,700 | $2,725 |
| Victory Township | $850 | 13.4% | $65,938 | $300,000 | $2,098 |
Villages and places inside a township in Mason County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer | $769 | 14.9% | $63,125 | $131,300 | $1,310 |
| Fountain | $1,042 | 7.9% | $58,750 | $102,300 | $1,152 |
| Free Soil | $917 | 12.1% | $58,750 | $115,600 | $871 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,700 | $31,150 | $49,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,600 | $57,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,050 | $64,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,500 | $71,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,100 | $76,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,650 | $82,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,200 | $88,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,750 | $94,000 |
How the places in Mason County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Mason County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 198 | 228 | 806 | 28,282 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 61 | 216 | 190 | 674 | 28,176 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 54 | 186 | 141 | 486 | 29,021 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mason County recorded 54 violent and 141 property crimes, 186 and 486 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Mason County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Sheriff's Office | 21,470 | 36 | 87 |
| Ludington Police Department | 7,551 | 18 | 54 |
ZIP codes in Mason County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49431 | 17,184 | $914 | $237,700 | $66,336 | 27.7% |
| 49454 | 4,873 | $813 | $194,300 | $61,280 | 21.9% |
| 49410 | 1,734 | $888 | $172,600 | $61,515 | 13.1% |
| 49411 | 1,698 | $862 | $239,400 | $61,857 | 4.6% |
| 49405 | 1,635 | $788 | $170,200 | $70,139 | 5.0% |
| 49458 | 169 | — | $57,800 | $113,077 | 6.8% |
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Questions about Mason County
What is the crime rate in Mason County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mason County recorded 186 violent and 486 property crimes per 100,000 residents (54 violent and 141 property crimes in all).
Which place in Mason County has the highest rent?
Summit Township (Mason County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,333 (±$1,325) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Mason County has the lowest rent?
Hamlin Township (Mason County) has the lowest median gross rent, $715 (±$191) a month.
What is the median rent in Mason County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Mason County is $896 (±$62) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Mason County, MI
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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