What is the median rent in Mason Township (Cass County), MI?
The median gross rent in Mason Township (Cass County), MI is $953 (±$35) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 201 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Mason Township (Cass County), the median gross rent went from $793 in 2015–2019 to $953 in 2020–2024 (+20.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $953 (±$35)
- Rented homes
- 201 (±71)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +20.2%
How much rent costs in Mason Township (Cass County)
| Monthly gross rent | Mason Township (Cass County) | Cass County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 0.0% (±13.8 points) | 13.6% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 68.7% (±16.3 points) | 50.0% | 30.1% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 21.9% (±15.2 points) | 29.5% | 38.4% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 9.5% (±11.2 points) | 3.8% | 15.1% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±13.8 points) | 1.2% | 5.0% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±13.8 points) | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±13.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 68.7% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Mason Township (Cass County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Mason Township (Cass County) against Cass County, its state and the nation
| Mason Township (Cass County) | Cass County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $953 (±$35) | $916 (±$34) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 201 (±71) | 3,188 (±342) | 1,032,697 (±7,764) | 42,849,984 |
In Mason Township (Cass County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Cass County ($916).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,129).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Cass County, Mason Township (Cass County) ranks 5 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 659 of 1,305.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Mason Township (Cass County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $793 (±$56) | $953 (±$35) | +20.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 25.2% (±6.4 points) | 25.2% (±7.0 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 4.2% (±7.1 points) | +4.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near Mason Township (Cass County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Township (Cass County) | — | $953 (±$35) | — |
| Simonton Lake | 2.9 mi | $1,108 (±$251) | Not measurably different |
| Osolo Township | 4.2 mi | $1,083 (±$83) | Higher |
| Calvin Township | 4.9 mi | $797 (±$734) | Not measurably different |
| Porter Township (Cass County) | 5.9 mi | $834 (±$53) | Lower |
| Ontwa Township | 6.3 mi | $984 (±$59) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Elkhart County) | 6.5 mi | $1,099 (±$102) | Higher |
| Elkhart | 6.6 mi | $998 (±$47) | Not measurably different |
| Cleveland Township (Elkhart County) | 6.7 mi | $1,201 (±$72) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Porter Township (Cass County), MI ($834).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Osolo Township, IN ($1,083), Washington Township (Elkhart County), IN ($1,099), Cleveland Township (Elkhart County), IN ($1,201).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn Township | $1,190 (±$139) |
| 2 | Wayne Township | $1,080 (±$231) |
| 3 | Newberg Township | $1,058 (±$349) |
| 4 | Ontwa Township | $984 (±$59) |
| 5 | Mason Township (Cass County) | $953 (±$35) |
| 6 | Volinia Township | $945 (±$42) |
| 7 | LaGrange Township | $878 (±$102) |
| 8 | Pokagon Township | $872 (±$109) |
| 9 | Jefferson Township (Cass County) | $869 (±$384) |
| 10 | Milton Township (Cass County) | $845 (±$87) |
| 11 | Dowagiac | $840 (±$163) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Cass County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mason Township (Cass County)
What is the average rent in Mason Township (Cass County), MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Mason Township (Cass County) is $953 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Mason Township (Cass County)?
In Mason Township (Cass County), the median gross rent went from $793 in 2015–2019 to $953 in 2020–2024 (+20.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in Mason Township (Cass County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Mason Township (Cass County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 0.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Mason Township (Cass County) higher than in Cass County?
In Mason Township (Cass County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Cass County ($916).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,129).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason township, Cass County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason township, Cass County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason township, Cass County, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Mason township, Cass County, Michigan (county subdivision:52140, in state:26 county:027).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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