Mauldin, SC Utility & Living Guide

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Mauldin, SC Utility & Living Guide

Mauldin is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 24,724 at the 2020 census, making it the 19th-most populous city in South Carolina. It is located in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: July 3, 2026
Total Utilities$325/mo
1BR Rent$1207/mo
Sales Tax7.5%
COL Index105 (+5% above national average)
Family Score7/10
Median Home$220,600
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$125/mo

Duke Energy
🔥 Gas

$55/mo

Piedmont Natural Gas
💧 Water

$50/mo

Mauldin Water Department
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Waste Pro
📶 Internet

$70/mo

Combined Average Overhead$325/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$1207/mo
2 Bedrooms$1342/mo
3 Bedrooms$1677/mo
Median Home Price$220,600
Property Tax Rate1.1%
Avg Childcare/mo$950

Mauldin’s housing market is competitive with steady growth. New developments are expanding options for families and professionals.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

105

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

+5% above national average

Groceries

102

Transportation

98

Healthcare

100

Childcare/mo

$950

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7.5%
Property Tax Rate1.1%
<p>State 6% + County 1% + City 0.5%</p>

South Carolina income tax rates range from 0% to 7% based on income brackets.

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
7/10
Safety Index

65

Higher = safer
School Rating

7/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$950/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+8% (growing)
Political Climate
Purple (mix of conservative and liberal voters)
Business Momentum
Moderate with key industries in manufacturing, healthcare, and retail
Top Local Concerns
Traffic congestion, school funding, infrastructure maintenance
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit; car-dependent but sidewalks improving in newer developments.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
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    Mauldin Sports Center
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    Discovery Island Waterpark
  • 🎯
    Mauldin Cultural Center

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📊 Mauldin — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$75,565
🏠 Homeownership Rate
67.0%
🔑 Renter Rate
33.0%
📉 Poverty Rate
7.7%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.0%

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Summer AC costs can increase electric bills by 30%. Winter heating costs are moderate with gas usage peaking in January.

🏛️ Local Tax Details

Property tax millage rate: 0.385 for county, 0.125 for city. No local surtaxes.

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

6/10: Good park access but some areas lack sidewalks. New developments include better pedestrian infrastructure.

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