Mullan is a small town of 692 in Idaho, with a median household income of $56,250
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mullan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Mullan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mullan city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.2
Mullan's overall cost of living index is 92.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mullan costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mullan, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$156,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,000
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Mullan's violent crime rate is 372.6 per 100,000 residents
— 2% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
372.6 /100k
Property Crime
799.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mullan is served primarily by MULLAN DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mullan, ID
National Avg
School District
MULLAN DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mullan sees average highs of 35.1°F in January
and 80.8°F in July,
with 36.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 75.6 inches of snow per year.
Mullan's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mullan roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $156,700 and median rent is $1,000/month.
Mullan's violent crime rate is 372.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 799.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mullan are operated by MULLAN DISTRICT.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1. 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mullan, ID has a population of 692, a median household income of $56,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Mullan averages 35.1°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.6 inches
with about 75.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mullan, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83846.
The population of Mullan, Idaho is 692 with a median age of 47.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mullan: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $156,700, median household income $56,250, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mullan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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