At a Glance
Median Income
$70,224
$35,620 per capita
Home Value
$168,900
Zillow: $230,334
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
233/100K
1,891/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
317 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 4.5% (25% 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 $230,334. 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 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,891/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population5,829
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,359/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,224
Per Capita$35,620
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,900
Rent$1,156
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$230,334
Housing Units2,464
Rent Burden36.5%
Crime
F
Violent233/100K
Property1,891/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault186/100K
Burglary217/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.
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