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Housing in Mason County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Mason County averages $1,285/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Washington median of $1,760 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Mason County FMR Area are $1,102 for a studio, $1,104 for 1‑bedroom, $1,449 for 2‑bedroom, $2,015 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,244 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $164 increase for a 2-bedroom in Mason County shows a 13% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Mason County was 5.6% in 2024, compared to Washington at 4.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
