Mulliken, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Eaton County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
541 Population 520/sq mi density
$78,654 Median Income $35,307 per capita
$154,700 Home Value $247,231 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,654 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,700 home value, $1,188/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Mulliken, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,654
5% above
$35,307 per capita
Home Value
$154,700
45% below
Zillow: $247,231
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
2% above
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Mulliken Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
55%
Rent
102%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mulliken a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mulliken residents earn a median household income of $78,654 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,307. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,107 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mulliken is $154,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,231. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

17.1% of adults in Mulliken hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mulliken has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population541
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density520/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,654
Per Capita$35,307
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$7,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,700
Rent$1,188
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$247,231
Housing Units206
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
Elevation867 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Mulliken was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.