Housing by town in Mason County, Washington
Mason County, Washington has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,285 (±$99) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $988 in 2015–2019 (+30.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,285 (±$99)
- Households that rent
- 17.7%
- Median household income
- $83,270
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in Mason County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyn | — | 4.8% | $97,716 | $545,100 | $3,820 |
| Belfair | $1,195 | 23.5% | $88,150 | $380,400 | $2,474 |
| Grapeview | — | 5.3% | — | $477,700 | $3,514 |
| Shelton | $1,365 | 38.0% | $69,598 | $345,700 | $3,085 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,650 | $37,700 | $60,300 |
| 2 people | $25,850 | $43,050 | $68,900 |
| 3 people | $29,100 | $48,450 | $77,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,800 | $86,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $58,150 | $93,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,450 | $99,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,750 | $106,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $71,050 | $113,700 |
How the places in Mason County rank across Washington
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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 | 170 | 246 | 928 | 1,341 | 69,219 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 184 | 262 | 869 | 1,238 | 70,209 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 177 | 251 | 707 | 1,004 | 70,418 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mason County recorded 177 violent and 707 property crimes, 251 and 1,004 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 | 59,604 | 128 | 463 |
| Shelton Police Department | 10,814 | 49 | 244 |
ZIP codes in Mason County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98584 | 40,606 | $1,315 | $393,000 | $78,610 | 20.2% |
| 98528 | 11,940 | $1,216 | $430,200 | $91,058 | 19.4% |
| 98524 | 4,300 | $2,083 | $526,800 | $99,483 | 5.4% |
| 98546 | 2,430 | $1,180 | $494,500 | $97,159 | 6.1% |
| 98548 | 2,177 | — | $315,000 | $68,452 | 8.4% |
| 98588 | 2,114 | — | $336,300 | $61,975 | 8.8% |
| 98592 | 2,059 | $3,500 or more | $558,400 | $138,370 | 16.7% |
| 98555 | 324 | — | $462,500 | — | 23.6% |
| 98560 | 114 | — | $526,300 | $72,596 | 24.4% |
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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 251 violent and 1,004 property crimes per 100,000 residents (177 violent and 707 property crimes in all).
Which place in Mason County has the highest rent?
Shelton has the highest median gross rent, $1,365 (±$94) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median rent in Mason County, Washington?
The median gross rent in Mason County is $1,285 (±$99) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason County, Washington
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason County, Washington
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Mason County, WA
- 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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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.
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