What are the schools like in Mauldin, SC?

Mauldin is served primarily by Greenville 01. The district operates 51 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, and 20 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Mauldin?

The median household income in Mauldin, SC is $75,565 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Mauldin, SC?

Mauldin has an average high temperature of 51.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.9 inches.

Mauldin, SC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mauldin, SC affordable or expensive?

Mauldin's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mauldin is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $220,600 and the median rent is $1,342 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mauldin, SC?

Mauldin has a violent crime rate of 219.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1381.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mauldin, SC a Good Place to Live?

Mauldin is a small city of 25,267 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $75,565 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Mauldin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mauldin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mauldin 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: 92.8

Mauldin's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mauldin costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mauldin, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$220,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,342	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,565	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Mauldin's violent crime rate is 219.3 per 100,000 residents — 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

219.3 /100k

Property Crime

1381.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Mauldin is served primarily by Greenville 01. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mauldin, SC	National Avg
School District	Greenville 01	—
Elementary Schools	51	—
Middle Schools	19	—
High Schools	20	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mauldin sees average highs of 51.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation and 3.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mauldin, SC
Average High — January	51.5°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	51.3"
Annual Snowfall	3.9"

Demographics

Metric	Mauldin, SC	National Avg
Population	25,267	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	24.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Conestee, SC 3 mi Simpsonville, SC 4 mi Five Forks, SC 5 mi Greenville, SC 5 mi Gantt, SC 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Mauldin

Mauldin, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29662

Mauldin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mauldin, SC affordable or expensive?

Mauldin's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mauldin roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $220,600 and median rent is $1,342/month.

What is the crime rate in Mauldin, SC?

Mauldin's violent crime rate is 219.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1381.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mauldin?

Public schools in Mauldin are operated by Greenville 01. The district has 51 elementary, 19 middle, and 20 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 36.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mauldin, SC a good place to live?

Mauldin, SC has a population of 25,267, a median household income of $75,565, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Mauldin?

Mauldin averages 51.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches with about 3.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mauldin?

Mauldin, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29662.

What is the population of Mauldin?

The population of Mauldin, South Carolina is 25,267 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mauldin?

Key numbers for living in Mauldin: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $220,600, median household income $75,565, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mauldin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.