At a Glance
Median Income
$65,625
$38,110 per capita
Home Value
$77,900
Zillow: $57,546
Median Rent
$580/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
295/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
22.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mullens a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
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 4.5% (25% above 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 $57,546. 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 295/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,267
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$38,110
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,900
Rent$580
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$57,546
Housing Units1,001
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property295/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death17,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
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.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.