Mullins, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Marion County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,965 Population 1,243/sq mi density
$30,750 Median Income $18,916 per capita
$89,400 Home Value $133,914 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
1,586 Violent Crime/100K 5,020 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$30,750 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,400 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,586 violent crimes/100K (317% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mullins, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,750
59% below
$18,916 per capita
Home Value
$89,400
68% below
Zillow: $133,914
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,586/100K
317% above
5,020/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
41% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Mullins Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
41%
Home Value
32%
Rent
59%
Poverty
197%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
264%
Crime
417%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mullins a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mullins residents earn a median household income of $30,750 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,916. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 469 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mullins is $89,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,914. Median rent is $683/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Mullins reports 1,586 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 317% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,020/100K.

Education

18.2% of adults in Mullins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mullins has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,965
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,243/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$30,750
Per Capita$18,916
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$901M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,400
Rent$683
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$133,914
Housing Units1,835
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent1,586/100K
Property5,020/100K

Health

Obesity45.3%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death18,732/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation98 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score3.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute38 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Mullins was founded in 1872.
The median home in Mullins was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.