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Mullens, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wyoming County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,267 Population 1,232/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $38,110 per capita
$77,900 Home Value $56,088 Zillow
$580 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,900 home value, $580/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mullens, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,625
13% below
$38,110 per capita
Home Value
$77,900
72% below
Zillow: $56,088
Median Rent
$580/mo
50% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
7% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Mullens Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mullens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
28%
Rent
50%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mullens a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mullens residents earn a median household income of $65,625 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,110. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mullens is $77,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $56,088. Median rent is $580/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Mullens reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

31.2% of adults in Mullens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mullens has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,267
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$38,110
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,900
Rent$580
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$56,088
Housing Units1,001
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death17,893/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,587 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Mullens was founded in 1912.
The median home in Mullens was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.