Mullins, SC Utility & Living Guide

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Mullins, SC Utility & Living Guide

Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.

Last updated: July 3, 2026
Total Utilities$255/mo
1BR Rent$594/mo
Sales Tax8%
COL Index85 (-15% below national average)
Family Score7/10
Median Home$93,200
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

Duke Energy
🔥 Gas

N/A - Electric only
💧 Water

$45/mo

City of Mullins Water Department
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Mullins Sanitation Department
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead$255/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$594/mo
2 Bedrooms$660/mo
3 Bedrooms$825/mo
Median Home Price$93,200
Property Tax Rate0.6%
Avg Childcare/mo$600

Mullins has a very affordable housing market with median home prices well below national averages. Many historic homes are available at reasonable prices.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

85

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

-15% below national average

Groceries

88

Transportation

82

Healthcare

90

Childcare/mo

$600

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax8%
Property Tax Rate0.6%
<p>State 6% + County 1% + City 1%</p>

South Carolina has progressive income tax rates from 0% to 7%

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
7/10
Safety Index

65

Higher = safer
School Rating

6/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$600/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+2% (growing slowly)
Political Climate
Strongly conservative
Business Momentum
Moderate with key industries in agriculture, manufacturing and healthcare
Top Local Concerns
Job opportunities, infrastructure maintenance, downtown revitalization
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit. Sidewalks exist in downtown but not all neighborhoods.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
  • 🎯
    Mullins Farmers Market
  • 🎯
    Palmetto Park
  • 🎯
    Marion County Museum

Best Neighborhoods for Families

Historic District offers walkability. Newer developments on north side have larger lots. Most families prefer areas near elementary school.

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📊 Mullins — Census & Demographic Data

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

💰 Median Household Income
$38,304
🏠 Homeownership Rate
40.9%
🔑 Renter Rate
59.1%
📉 Poverty Rate
28.8%
💼 Unemployment Rate
9.4%

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Summer AC costs can double electric bills. Winter heating is minimal with mild temperatures.

🏛️ Local Tax Details

ZIP 29574: Property tax rate 0.6%. No local surtaxes.

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

6/10: Decent sidewalks downtown but limited elsewhere. Few dedicated stroller paths.

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