Living in Mulga, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mulga · Census data 2020–2024
Mulga has 602 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $41,146 (36% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $63,100, the median rent is $900/month.
Mulga is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mulga at a glance
- Population
- 602
- Median age
- 52.1State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $41,146State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $63,100State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Mulga a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Mulga
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mulga the median home value is $63,100, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $975 a month in housing costs.
Mulga median household income
The median household income in Mulga is $41,146 and the income per person is $27,454. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Mulga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 367
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 20.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.07
Mulga demographics
- Population
- 602
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 291
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mulga ›
Education in Mulga
4.4% of adults 25 and older in Mulga have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mulga
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Mulga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulga | 602 | $41,146 | $63,100 | $900 |
| Maytown | 314 | $50,938 | $120,800 | $1,045 |
| Minor | 762 | $42,321 | $94,900 | $1,096 |
| McDonald Chapel | 651 | $56,971 | $134,400 | $1,084 |
| Adamsville | 4,266 | $62,500 | $145,700 | $1,347 |
| Sylvan Springs | 1,490 | $81,927 | $217,000 | $1,313 |
| Pleasant Grove | 9,442 | $70,317 | $226,400 | $1,400 |
| Forestdale | 9,742 | $66,569 | $164,000 | $1,203 |
| Graysville | 2,509 | $70,208 | $116,900 | $1,120 |
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What is the median household income in Mulga, AL?
The median household income in Mulga is $41,146, 36% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mulga?
The median home value in Mulga is $63,100, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Mulga?
The median gross rent in Mulga is $900 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Mulga, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
What is the median age in Mulga?
The median age in Mulga is 52.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Mulga?
The average commute to work in Mulga is 31 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mulga?
The unemployment rate in Mulga is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mulga?
4.4% of adults in Mulga have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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