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Mulberry, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilkes County County
Mulberry, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Mulberry a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mulberry residents earn a median household income of $52,416 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,418. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mulberry is $164,000 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,735. Median rent is $608/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Mulberry reports 450 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,766/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Mulberry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mulberry has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.