The Town FilesMasonville, Michigan
Township in Delta County · population 1,645 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,200
- Household income
- $78,984
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 85 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 53.2
Masonville is a township of 1,645 people in Delta County, Michigan. The median home is worth $166,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 90% of Michigan towns, quieter than 89% of Michigan towns.
How Masonville ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Masonville is worth $166,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $78,984, which is more affordable than 92% of Michigan towns. 94.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Masonville | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | — | $955 |
| Median household income | $78,984 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 30.0% | — |
Who lives in Masonville
| People | Masonville | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.2 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 15.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.3% | 88.8% |
Weather in Masonville
July highs average 76.7°F and January lows 6.8°F. About 31.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 84.7 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 189 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Masonville since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on June 30, 2026 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 30, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 17, 2017.
Severe weather in Delta County since 1996
Delta County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 10, 1994 | Freezing | DR-1028: Severe Deep Freeze |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Delta County
Delta County had 13,848 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,978 a year. Unemployment was 5.2% in 2023; in Masonville itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Towns near Masonville
- Baldwin, MI10.4 mi · 700 people · home $201,000
- Ensign, MI11.3 mi · 746 people · home $180,800
- Brampton, MI11.4 mi · 1,023 people · home $191,400
- Mathias, MI12.4 mi · 532 people · home $111,500
- Maple Ridge, MI12.6 mi · 694 people · home $157,600
- Gladstone, MI14.4 mi · 5,257 people · home $118,600
- Escanaba, MI18.4 mi · 3,496 people · home $173,800
- Garden, MI18.5 mi · 772 people · home $153,400
Masonville questions
Is Masonville, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Masonville scores better for retirees than 90% of Michigan towns and quieter than 89%. 31.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.2).
How much does a house cost in Masonville?
The median owner-occupied home in Masonville is valued at $166,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,984, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Masonville?
July highs average 76.7°F and January lows 6.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.3 inches of precipitation a year and 84.7 inches of snow.
Does Masonville get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Masonville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on June 30, 2026. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)