The Mason City housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Mason City was $180K last month, up 19.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Mason City is $99, down 5.2% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Mason City today?
In May 2025, Mason City home prices were up 19.7% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $180K. On average, homes in Mason City sell after 65 days on the market compared to 54 days last year. There were 34 homes sold in May this year, down from 40 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$179,500
+19.7% YoY | May 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
May 2025
Growth
% YoY
Mason City, IA
$179,500
+19.7%
United States
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How hot is the Mason City housing market?
Mason City is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 57.5 days.
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Redfin Compete Score™
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Calculated over the last 3 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 58 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 37 days.
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Climate's impact on Mason City housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Mason City.
Flood Factor - Moderate
14% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Mason City has a moderate risk of flooding. 1,140 properties in Mason City are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 14% of all properties in Mason City. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
64% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Mason City has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 8,883 properties in Mason City that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 64% of all properties in Mason City.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Mason City has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Mason City is most at risk from tornadoes. 13,704 properties in Mason City have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.