Mullins is a small town of 4,014 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $38,304
and a 9.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mullins stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mullins is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mullins 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: 88.1
Mullins's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mullins costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mullins, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$660
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
40.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,304
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Mullins's violent crime rate is 1586.5 per 100,000 residents
— 318% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1586.5 /100k
Property Crime
4993.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mullins is served primarily by Marion 10.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mullins, SC
National Avg
School District
Marion 10
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mullins sees average highs of 53.6°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Mullins's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mullins roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,200 and median rent is $660/month.
Mullins's violent crime rate is 1586.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4993.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mullins are operated by Marion 10.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mullins, SC has a population of 4,014, a median household income of $38,304, and an unemployment rate of 9.4%.
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.
Mullins averages 53.6°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mullins, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29574.
The population of Mullins, South Carolina is 4,014 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mullins: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $93,200, median household income $38,304, crime index 346 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mullins side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
