At a Glance
Median Income
$30,750
$18,916 per capita
Home Value
$89,400
Zillow: $135,592
Median Rent
$683/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
956/100K
5,268/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mullins a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 4.8% (33% 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 $135,592. 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 956 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 152% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,268/100K. The murder rate is 46.6/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,965
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,243/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$30,750
Per Capita$18,916
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$901M
Avg Weekly Wage$898
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,400
Rent$683
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$135,592
Housing Units1,835
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent956/100K
Property5,268/100K
Murder46.6/100K
Assault699/100K
Burglary2,308/100K
Health
Obesity45.3%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death18,732/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain53.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.