Mason County, MI Housing Market Brief
county · MI · score computed October 2026
What is Mason County, MI’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Mason County, MI in its market cycle?
Mason County, MI is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Mason County, MI?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Mason County, MI housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $279K | ▲ +4.4% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 59 days | ▲ +22.9% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.2 | ▼ -17.9% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 151 | ▲ +4.1% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 47 | ▲ +27% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $183 | ▼ -1.9% | Redfin |
How has Mason County, MI’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mason County, MI a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Mason County, MI is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Mason County, MI?
The median sale price in Mason County, MI is $279K, having risen 4.4% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Mason County, MI?
Mason County, MI scores 32 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Mason County, MI's Alpha Score?
Mason County, MI's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (86/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (15/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Mason County, MI? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.