At a Glance
Median Income
$54,035
$24,613 per capita
Home Value
$75,600
Zillow: $284,262
Median Rent
$922/mo
38.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
13.3% smoking rate
How Mulberry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mulberry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mulberry a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mulberry residents earn a median household income of $54,035 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,613. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,281 business establishments, including 1,064 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mulberry is $75,600 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,262. Median rent is $922/month, with 38.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
18.1% of adults in Mulberry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mulberry has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,070
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density599/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,035
Per Capita$24,613
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$44,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,600
Rent$922
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$284,262
Housing Units1,852
Rent Burden38.4%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
Elevation128 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Mulberry was built in 1990.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lakeland Linder International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,064 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 121 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.