Living in Mulberry, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mulberry · Census data 2020–2024
Mulberry has 4,188 residents with a median age of 51.4. The median household income is $57,708 (23% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $133,800, the median rent is $920/month.
Mulberry at a glance
- Population
- 4,188
- Median age
- 51.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $57,708State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $133,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $920/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Mulberry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Mulberry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mulberry the median home value is $133,800, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,641 a month in housing costs.
Mulberry median household income
The median household income in Mulberry is $57,708 and the income per person is $26,650. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Mulberry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,066
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.30
Mulberry demographics
- Population
- 4,188
- Median age
- 51.4
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 35.7%
- Households
- 1,824
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mulberry ›
Education in Mulberry
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Mulberry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mulberry
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Mulberry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry | 4,188 | $57,708 | $133,800 | $920 |
| Fuller Heights | 10,083 | $82,006 | $278,000 | $1,444 |
| Willow Oak | 7,454 | $65,688 | $276,300 | $1,117 |
| Medulla | 10,985 | $70,802 | $319,800 | $1,287 |
| Lakeland Highlands | 12,102 | $108,263 | $385,000 | $1,704 |
| Bradley Junction | 631 | $46,875 | $184,900 | — |
| Highland City | 13,276 | $90,947 | $347,100 | $1,993 |
| Bartow | 20,438 | $68,178 | $234,100 | $1,142 |
| Crystal Lake | 5,451 | $49,424 | $205,600 | $1,181 |
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What is the median household income in Mulberry, FL?
The median household income in Mulberry is $57,708, 23% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mulberry?
The median home value in Mulberry is $133,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Mulberry?
The median gross rent in Mulberry is $920 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Mulberry, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Mulberry?
The median age in Mulberry is 51.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Mulberry?
The average commute to work in Mulberry is 28 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mulberry?
The unemployment rate in Mulberry is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mulberry?
17.7% of adults in Mulberry 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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