Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether you are traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Mason.

About Mason, MI.

Mason, MI, is located in Ingham County. It is famously known for being the only city in the US that is the county seat, whereas the capital city of Lansing is not. The city is named after Stevens T. Mason, the first governor of Michigan. It was founded in 1836, as was the capital, by Charles Noble, and they called it the Mason Center. The name was dropped to just "Mason" soon after being founded. In 1865, it became incorporated as a village, then a city ten years later. The city is populated with 8,389 people and has risen 3.9 percent since the Census in 2020.

The climate ratings for the summer months are 9.3 out of 10 and 4.2 out of 10 for the winter months. As the entire state of Michigan, it takes adapting to the harsh and frigid temperatures when the wintertime rolls around. However, everyone is most comfortable in the summertime. One good thing about the winter is skiing and other winter sports have become the main attraction.

June, July, and August are the comfortable months, while December and January are difficult to get through with the winter storms with snow and ice. Rainfall averages 34 inches per year, and other forms of precipitation average 131 days per year. High temps are 82 degrees, and low temps are 17 degrees. People mostly have a hard time with the cloudy weather and cold temps.

What to do in Mason, MI.

There are many attractions to enjoy with the family on beautiful days, as a couple, or taking a stroll alone. Below are some attractions, places, businesses, and more you can search for and find in and around Mason, MI. All of these places listed have websites where you can find out more about them or check out the tourist center if you are in the city. Though Mason has a few things up their sleeve, most of what is listed below is found next door in the capital city of Lansing, MI.

• State Parks and Historic Sites: Valhalla Park, Burchfield Park, Ingham County Courthouse, and the Mason Area Historical Museum.
• Museums: Mason Area Historical Museum.
• Entertainment for the Family: Tye-Dye Party Rentals, T Rose Productions, Wild Adventures Party Rentals, Ark Entertainment, and Mackellar Screenworks.
• Bars and Nightclubs: Bad Brewing Company, Courthouse Pub, Darb's Tavern & Eatery, Klavon's, Spartan Brewpub, and the Paul Revere Bar.
• Travel: Greyhound Bus Lines, Jackson & Lansing Railroad Company, Amtrak, Mason Airport Shuttle Service, L Town Cab, and the iCab Taxi Service.
• Events: Try Curling, The Snow Ball Benefit, Lucky St. Patrick's Day Crawl, Lansing Job Fair, Ecstatic Dance, Lansing Beer Fest, The Spartan Dischords Annual Concert, and the Annual Mason Christmas Craft Show.
• Shopping: Old Mill Antiques Mall, Lansing Mall

Working in Mason, MI.

The economy has grown by 1.3 percent since the 2020 Census, with an average unemployment rate of 5.2 percent. It is slightly lower than the national average of 6.0 percent.

The projected growth rate is considered positive both currently and over the next decade at 34.5 percent. Mason is slightly higher than the national projected growth of 33.5 percent, even though the economic cycles are at the top of the list for the cons. What makes the city good is stable employers. If you have a job, the chances are high that you will keep it without the fear of being laid off. Also, if you are looking for work, all of the capital city amenities are right next door to Mason.

The top three industries in Mason are manufacturing, educational services, and retail trade. Several open industries are hiring, but these are the industries that are thriving within the city.

Mason, MI Neighborhoods

The livability of Mason is rated 83 out of 100, which is exceptional considering how close it is to the capital city. Below are the top three surrounding neighborhoods, which are also highly rated.

• Okemos: Livability is 90 out of 100. Median home prices are $205,500. The rent is about $873.
• Holt: Livability is 82 out of 100. Median home prices are $148,900, with a rent average of $862.
• Leslie: Livability is 75 out of 100. The median home prices are $88,100, with rent prices around $741.

Mason, MI. School District

Mason has nine schools, nine public and no private. Homeschooling and Virtual schooling replace private schools. The school district spends $9,797 per child. The school expenditure in America is $12,383. The ratio of student to teacher is 18.6. These are astounding numbers when talking about ratios because more children have a better chance at success in education.

Moving to Mason, MI.

The City of Mason has water, sewer, and trash listed under their services. Water, waste, and sewage are included in the municipal service and paid through the city's website or in person. Consumers Energy powers the city of Mason and most of Ingham County. You can get hooked up with services by paying online or in person through the information provided on each website.

The Parks and Recreation Department has all the information dealing with fun and events within the city. There are phone numbers and offices to contact for personal and public use of the parks and recreational buildings. The information needed is put together between the central city website and the department's website.

Mason, MI Housing

The cost of living is 11.1 percent lower than the country's average. It is listed under the pros section of the city. Household income is $52,365, with median home prices at $222,700.