At a Glance
Median Income
$70,224
$35,620 per capita
Home Value
$168,900
Zillow: $238,798
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
628/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
14.5% smoking rate
How Mulvane Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mulvane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mulvane a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mulvane residents earn a median household income of $70,224 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,620. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mulvane is $168,900 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,798. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Mulvane reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 628/100K.
Education
34.4% of adults in Mulvane hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mulvane has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,829
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,359/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,224
Per Capita$35,620
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,900
Rent$1,156
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$238,798
Housing Units2,464
Rent Burden36.5%
Crime
F
Violent70/100K
Property628/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,275 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Mulvane was founded in 1883.
The median home in Mulvane was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.